Digital Methods and Policy Manager - Remote within Germany

Job

We are seeking several Digital Methods & Policy Managers / Senior Managers to play a pivotal role within the organisation, supporting the Director of the Digital Analysis Unit (DAU) in methods development and standardisation. Their responsibilities will include leading the creation of new digital research methodologies to monitor risks and assess platform mitigations that involve the analysis of large-scale social media data, including leveraging new data access mechanisms, resources and transparency data made available through the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The successful post holders will champion the use of our proprietary technology Beam, co-developed with CASM Technology, assume responsibility for methodological oversight of research projects across the organisation that involve Beam, and support the technical upskilling of research analysts. They will also lead the execution of complex analyses involving large-scale data, as well as maintain a central repository of actors, domains, and keyword lists. Key responsibilities include: Project Management & Delivery (60%) Oversee research methods, activities and outputs for up to 3 digital research projects simultaneously. Contribute to the scoping and design of up to 10 digital analysis projects annually, including assessing the feasibility of research questions. Troubleshoot project challenges and concerns for digital research projects, escalating to leadership when necessary. Digital Research & Methods (25%) Participate in the creation of innovative digital research methodologies, with a focus on the analysis of large-scale social media data. Leverage new data access mechanisms, resources and transparency data available through the Digital Service Act (DSA) to enhance research capabilities. Support ISD research teams in accessing and interpreting data from a range of sources. Technical Training & Database Management (15%) Provide technical support for the upskilling and training of research analysts in using digital research tools and methods.

Initiator(s):
ISD Institute for Strategic Dialogue

Deadline: 05.01.2025

https://isdglobal.recruitee.com/o/digital-methods-and-policy-managersenior-manager

Post created by: Lymor Wolf Goldstein