Build Research Assistant job at International Rescue Committee
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Mar-29
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: Build Research Assistant [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ] Jobs at: International Rescue Committee
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 09 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Thursday, March 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about International Rescue Committee International Rescue Committee jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Job Overview The IRC is seeking 2 Research Assistants to support the implementation of the Wave 2 RCT activities contributing to learning and evidence-generating activities for the 30M+ euro five-year, multi-stakeholder urban livelihoods programs implemented in Kampala. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Re: Build Research Officer, playing a vital role in supporting the implementation of Wave 2 Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) activities. This position is part of the Re: BUiLD Country program team and involves collaboration with the Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) and Research and Innovation (R&I) Units. The Research Assistant will report directly to the Research Officer, contributing to the success of the research team by providing essential support to RCT activities. Duties and Responsibilities • The research assistants will be expected to perform the following roles (not limited to). • Participate in the training on RCT methodologies. • Client mobilization, registration, and recruitment. • Client info sessions, onboarding, and monitoring. • Maintain communication with the RCT clients including attending to their inquiries. • Data collection. • Business verification and spot checks. • Ensure compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy. • Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data. • Report writing. • Keep the supervisor appraised of all outputs, feedback and issues arising from the project activities conducted. • Interaction with Principal Investigators. • Translation and transcription as required by the research team. • To perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with the supervisor. Qualifications • The applicant must hold a Degree or Diploma in Education, International Development, Anthropology, Sociology, Linguistics, Community Development, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a related field. • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. • One year of research experience, specifically implementing research activities in Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). • Experience working with refugee communities in urban settings. • Experience managing data collection and concrete knowledge of open-source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox, Survey CTO or CommCare platforms. • Excellent people skills. Approachable personality and patience to connect with clients and address their unique needs. • Strong communication and report-writing skills. • Flexible approach to the changing nature of work and ability to adapt to rapidly changing work demands and expectations. • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multicultural team. • Computer skills, especially Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Language skills: Proficiency in English and any of the following languages (Luganda, Swahili).
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