Research & Evaluation Manager

ALONE

Research and Evaluation Manager leading data-driven insights for ALONE's decision-making and policy development. Overseeing a multidisciplinary team and managing strategic research projects in Ireland.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a programme of work across research, monitoring & evaluation, data management and business intelligence, ensuring high quality work and the achievement of annual strategic objectives
Provide line management for high-performing research and evaluation team
Oversee organisational monitoring and evaluation systems, including KPI development, dashboards and routine reporting.
Lead the design, delivery and dissemination of strategic research and evaluation projects, including oversight of quantitative and qualitative data collection, input and analysis.
Oversee quality enhancement and management of operational data across ALONE
Ensure organisational data is translated into meaningful insights that inform decision-making, service delivery, and strategic planning both internally and at a health system level.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, academic partners, funders and external agencies.
Support dissemination of ALONE’s evidence and insights through reports, presentations, publications and stakeholder engagement.
Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in a research, evaluation or a related field
Proven experience leading a programme of research or monitoring & evaluation work
Strong people management experience, including experience managing small teams.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
A record of research publications and dissemination
Experience translating data and evidence into practical insights for decision-making, service improvement and policy development.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic and operational priorities.
Strong computer and data analysis skills including the Microsoft Office suite, and database management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) –Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week.
Annual Salary Reviews
Time Off in Lieu
Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles
Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
Travel Saver Schemes
Sick Pay Scheme -after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
Bike to Work Scheme
HSF Partnership
Horizontal Transfer Opportunities
Comprehensive Training & Development
Bespoke Induction Programmes
Progression Opportunities
Further Education Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme -ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employee’s.
GP telephone Advice
Virtual Doctor
Private Prescription Service
6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service
Legal Helpline

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Hard Skills & Tools

data managementmonitoring and evaluationquantitative researchqualitative researchdata analysisKPI developmentdashboard creationstrategic research designoperational data managementpolicy development

Soft Skills

people managementcommunicationstakeholder engagementinfluencingproject managementorganizational skillsrelationship buildingteam leadershipstrategic planningprioritization

Certifications

PhD in researchPhD in evaluationequivalent professional experience