|
Re-Advertised - Research and Learning Consultant job at International Rescue Committee
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jul-12
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title:
Re-Advertised - Research and Learning Consultant [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]
Jobs at: International Rescue Committee
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 25 2024 Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
Scope of work
Evidence generation and use are central to the PlayMatters project, and the PlayMatters consortium is committed to building the evidence base on Learning through Play interventions. The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant will support the project’s production of high-quality evidence to inform policy, practice, and further research. The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the PlayMatters Research & Learning Agenda through data cleaning, analysis, and visualization. The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant will also support the uptake of evidence by creating additional products from PlayMatters studies and executing dissemination activities for Consultantal and external stakeholders. The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant will be supervised by the PlayMatters Regional Research & Learning Coordinator, based out of NYC, NY. The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant may be based in Kampala, Uganda or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. If based in Kampala or Addis Ababa, this is an in-person position with remote technical supervision and an in-person focal person will be assigned.
The PlayMatters Research & Learning Consultant will support a broad range of research and learning activities to advance the PlayMatters Research & Learning Agenda, including:
• Data cleaning: cleaning both quantitative and qualitative data sets for analysis in software.
• Data analysis: conducting preliminary analysis of data, such as descriptive statistical analysis for quantitative datasets and initial codebook creation for qualitative datasets.
• Study design: support the design and review of study tools.
• Ethical clearance: support the documentation and submission of Institutional Review Board ethical clearances for studies.
• Report reviews: review and copyedit technical research and learning reports.
• Evidence product development: support the development of additional evidence products, including blog posts, infographics, and briefs to increase the uptake of PlayMatters evidence in accessible formats.
• Evidence dissemination: support the planning and execution of evidence dissemination in Consultantal and external forums.
Deliverables:
• 2 evidence products reviewed and disseminated.
• 1 evidence dissemination event completed.
• End of Consultantship Reflection Report – A 2-page document summarizing personal and professional growth from the Consultantship.
Payment Rate and Schedule:
• Monthly stipend of a rate of $500 USD/month.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements:
Education:
• Current Masters’ or doctoral (PhD or EdD) student in Education, Psychology, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Policy Studies, or other related Social Sciences-Related discipline.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• At least one year of experience working in education in a low resource environment.
• Experience analyzing qualitative data using Dedoose, nVivo or other qualitative data analysis software is a plus.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data using SPSS, Stata, or other statistical analysis packages is a plus.
• Graphic design and data visualization experience is a plus.
• Experience working in East Africa is a plus.
Language Skills: Strong writing skills (in English) and significant writing experience
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree Job application procedure
Interested and qualified, Click here to apply.
All Jobs QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION
|