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Senior Research Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Feb 06, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Global Women's Institute ( GWI) is a leading organization that bridges research, education, and action to advance gender equality and reduce violence and discrimination against women and girls. By strengthening the global knowledge base on gender issues and being a catalyst for change, GWI makes a difference in the lives of women at home and abroad. GWI finds interventions that work, explains why they matter, and takes action to bring about change. Position Summary The Senior Research Associate will play a central technical and coordination role in the ECHO-funded, United Nations Population Fund ( UNFPA)-Global Women's Institute ( GWI) SEAH Prevention Toolkit project. Reporting to the GWI Lead Research Scientist, the Research Associate will support the design, implementation, documentation, and synthesis of evidence underpinning a global, interagency toolkit and knowledge platform focused on preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in humanitarian settings. The Senior Research Associate will contribute to global evidence mapping, country-level learning processes, co-creation with local partners, and translation of research into practical tools. The role requires strong qualitative research skills, experience in humanitarian or development contexts, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a strong equity and localization lens. This role will also require travel to humanitarian country contexts for participatory activities with humanitarian stakeholders involved in the project. Key Responsibilities Support global mapping and synthesis of SEAH prevention evidence, tools, and promising practices Contribute to the design and documentation of participatory, feminist, and community-led research and learning processes Support co-creation of toolkit content with local partners, women-led organizations, and humanitarian actors across pilot and micro-pilot contexts Assist with qualitative data synthesis, learning documentation, and development of case studies and practice examples Draft and review technical products, including guidance notes, tools, briefs, and reports Support monitoring, learning, and validation processes, including partner feedback and advisory group engagement Coordinate communication and inputs across thematic pillars, countries, and partners to ensure coherence and quality Contribute to dissemination, learning, and evidence uptake strategies linked to the knowledge platform Support donor reporting, presentations, meetings, events, and internal learning products as required Travel to humanitarian countries where the toolkit will be piloted - Ukraine, Central African Republic, Bangladesh - to conduct participatory data collection, analysis, and/or validation activities with humanitarian stakeholders. (Approximately 10% of the time) Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in a related discipline and 3 years of direct experience in the field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	3yrs+ of relevant experience in research, monitoring, evaluation, or learning in humanitarian or development contexts is preferred. Demonstrated experience working on GBV, SEAH/PSEA, safeguarding, or violence prevention is desired. Strong qualitative research, synthesis, and analytical writing skills preferred. Experience in translating research and evidence into practical, user-oriented tools and guidance is desired. Familiarity with participatory, feminist, and community-led research approaches. Experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, or interagency coordination mechanisms is an asset. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines are preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in one of the following additional languages (reading, writing, and speaking) highly desired: French, Ukrainian, Bangla, Spanish, and/or Arabic. Ability to travel to humanitarian country contexts for field work. Flexible, detail-oriented, able to work well in teams and individually. Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities and deadlines. Works well with collaborative creative processes-where ideas and plans may change-while ensuring timeline, budget, and reporting requirements are met.
Hiring Range	$50,741.17 - $97,112.96
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Academic Affairs
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Field Research
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	No
Employee Onsite Status	Full-Time Remote
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Applicants must reside in the US. The Limited term of this appointment is until 10/31/2027. This position is grant-funded. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002370
Job Open Date:	02/06/2026
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.