Summary LetsStopAIDS is a Canadian youth-HIV charity that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Since 2004, we have been creating a global network of youth-HIV leaders.

LetsStopAIDS has an exciting volunteer opportunity for a confident, results-driven professional to join our National team. The Research Lead will be under the direction of the National Manager.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the link between the Research team and LetsStopAIDS’ National Team.
• The Research Team Lead is responsible for coordinating all Research Team activities with the support of the National Manager.
• Other responsibilities include: leading and facilitating all Research team meetings.
• Assigning tasks to team members.
• Following up with team members on tasks.
• Lead and manage a team of researchers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure their professional development and productivity.
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the research team, aligning objectives with broader organizational goals.
• Define and communicate clear research objectives, timelines, and deliverables to team members, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of research projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify research priorities, opportunities, and challenges, fostering partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Analyze research findings, draw insights, and communicate results effectively through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the research team.

Qualifications You are a knowledgeable and visionary individual and expertise in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis. You can motivate a team of Research Analysts toward ambitious goals with clarity and organization. You excel in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, while upholding ethical standards and embracing innovation. You are an individual with a driving force behind successful research endeavors, guiding the Research team with expertise, leadership, and integrity.

Dedication

This volunteer role will require 5 hours per week, and the successful candidate may choose to work remotely, however, the different tasks involved may sometimes require irregular volunteer hours, particularly in times of need.

LetsStopAIDS is dedicated to being representative of the communities in which we work and live. All interested individuals are encouraged to submit their application.