Kuwaiti Nationals Only

To assist in the coordination, documentation, and administrative execution of research projects across DDI. The Research Operations \& Project Management Officer provides operational and logistical support, ensuring that project activities, documentation, and reporting are executed in compliance with institutional guidelines and within established timelines. ### **Responsibilities** * Support the day\-to\-day coordination of research operations and project management under guidance of the Acting ROPM Manager. * Assist in tracking research proposals and projects to maintain accurate records, documentation, and dashboards. * Prepare progress reports, summaries, and meeting minutes/action items to ensure quality reporting on ROPM related areas. * Support efforts to maintain and update a streamlined project management platform, ensuring key reporting and monitoring measures are correct. * Track research project key performance indicators with Principal Investigators, focusing on the institutional research workplan, milestone progress and projected completion timelines. * Facilitate communication among research teams and administrative offices, serving as a liaison between the Research Sector and other DDI sectors when needed to support research operations and project management requirements. + Provide administrative and logistical support for committees and internal/external board reviews in coordination with department heads and the CSO Office. + Assist in monitoring the Research Sector budget. + Maintain adherence to research compliance, institutional policies, and documentation standards. + Support project progress updates, reviews processes and data archiving activities. + Maintain organized digital and hardcopy filing systems. + Contribute to updating project management and research operations templates and checklists. + Assist in developing performance dashboards and tracking tools. + Provide support to the ROPM Specialists and departmental leadership. ### **Required Skills and Expertise:** **Required Skills and Competencies Core Skills (Research Sector):** =================================================================== * Organization, communication, and multitasking. * Collaboration and teamwork. * Accuracy and attention to detail. **Technical/ Role\-Specific Skills:** ===================================== * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). * Familiarity with tracking systems and workflow tools. * Basic knowledge of budgeting, operations, and reporting processes. * Understanding of institutional research documentation requirements, compliance and quality control. **Supervisory Responsibilities** ================================ None. Works under the direct supervision of the Acting ROPM Manager or assigned Specialist. **Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements** ============================================= Office\-based with regular interaction across departments. May require extended hours to meet deadlines or support reporting cycles. ### **Other Comments:** **Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)** ===================================================== * Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * Minimum **2 years** of relevant experience in project coordination or research administration. * **Kuwaiti Nationals Only.**