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Job Title: Research Assistant
Location : Damaturu, Yobe State
Start date: ASAP
Objective 1
Collect qualitative and quantitative information and program data at LGA level through surveys, assessments, post distribution monitoring, and regular market monitoring under supervision of the Research Officer and M&E Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 2
Support in collating and analysing monitoring data, as well as report on findings from monitoring activities for direct reporting to the Research Officer.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 3
Work with program teams to ensure that information relating to Action Against Hunger and program activities is shared widely within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 4
Provide support to the programs at LGA level and within the communities specific to the RESEARCH responsibilities outlined by the RESEARCH Officer and RESEARCH Deputy Program Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under guidance of Research Officer work in a close collaboration with the program team in the LGA (whenever required) for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.
Collaborate with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program delivery.
Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback at LGA level.
Internal & External Relationship
Internal
Research Officer and Deputy Program Manager: Technical hierarchical relationship- exchange of information, collaboration, coordination
External
Field team: exchange of information, collaboration and coordination.
Other partners/stake holders, e.g. LGAs, GoN agencies, donors: exchange of information, research reports, collaboration and coordination
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, statistics, demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects.
Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in the research or M&E of humanitarian or development programs.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Preferred
The deadline for this position is Monday, January 14th, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply.
Good Luck!!!
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location : Damaturu, Yobe State
Start date: ASAP
Objective 1
Collect qualitative and quantitative information and program data at LGA level through surveys, assessments, post distribution monitoring, and regular market monitoring under supervision of the Research Officer and M&E Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Quantify methods and identify data sources for program performance and impact indicators, in conjunction with respective program component teams (FSL/social protection, WASH and Nut).
- Assist in conducting project baseline, end line and progress surveys, ensuring appropriate sample size and sampling survey methods, data collection procedures, and data verification through periodic site visits.
- Facilitate training of CVs and partners, and participate in the sensitization of beneficiaries in collaboration with program teams.
Objective 2
Support in collating and analysing monitoring data, as well as report on findings from monitoring activities for direct reporting to the Research Officer.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure proper monitoring of implementation of the program, focusing on overall research framework of the program at LGA level.
- Present and analyze data based on information needs of project team and partners and support in data base management. Complete and submit monthly report.
- Provide support to improve monitoring and reporting mechanism through revised monitoring and reporting framework, through collaboration with the program team at LGA level
Objective 3
Work with program teams to ensure that information relating to Action Against Hunger and program activities is shared widely within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Under guidance of Research Officer work in a close collaboration with the FSL program team in the LGA (whenever required) for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.
- Collaborate with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program delivery.
- Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback at LGA level
Objective 4
Provide support to the programs at LGA level and within the communities specific to the RESEARCH responsibilities outlined by the RESEARCH Officer and RESEARCH Deputy Program Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under guidance of Research Officer work in a close collaboration with the program team in the LGA (whenever required) for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.
Collaborate with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program delivery.
Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback at LGA level.
Internal & External Relationship
Internal
Research Officer and Deputy Program Manager: Technical hierarchical relationship- exchange of information, collaboration, coordination
External
Field team: exchange of information, collaboration and coordination.
Other partners/stake holders, e.g. LGAs, GoN agencies, donors: exchange of information, research reports, collaboration and coordination
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, statistics, demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects.
Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in the research or M&E of humanitarian or development programs.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing (Mobile Data Collection a strong advantage).
- Commitment to and understanding of Action Against Hunger aims, values and principles.
- Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships and team spirit, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
- Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in location local language (Fulani/Kanuri) and English.
Preferred
- Previous research experience
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
- Previous experience with Action Against Hunger.
- Previous humanitarian programming experience
Application Deadline
The deadline for this position is Monday, January 14th, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply.
Good Luck!!!
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