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PROJECT BASIS
Africare leads in the implementation of creative service delivery approaches to address special needs of female headed households and adolescent girls. The phased implementation approach provides opportunities to engage in rigorous operations research (OR) to test and refine CUBS’ approach to reaching these two categories of beneficiaries. More information on CUBS can be found athttp://www.aidstar-one.com/task_orders/CUBS
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Research Assistant will facilitate the execution of high-quality operations research on CUBS’ gender approach by the third party research firm. The position will report to Africare’s Senior Program Support Manager and work collaboratively with key staff at MSH and the sub-contractor. The position will be based in Africare’s office in Abuja with frequent engagement with MSH staff at their Abuja office and travel as needed to the two research sites (to be determined).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as primary liaison to CUBS staff for OR sub-contractor.
Monitor progress by sub-contractor against work plan and compliance with OR contract.
Assist the OR sub-contractor in accessing project documents and data as necessary. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Assist in the coordination of critical OR activities, such as visits to CUBS project staff and meetings with CUBS staff. Participate in field visits as necessary.
Provide production support for materials developed for internal and external communications and learning around OR progress and findings, such as document formatting, editing and proofreading.
During meetings, record and archive minutes for reporting purposes.
Serve as secretary to the OR working committee that will be formed.
Any other duties as needed to facilitate the smooth implementation of the OR.
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or related fields. A masters degree (MPH) will be an asset.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing support and coordination to field-based projects and/or research.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in/with social work, community development, and/or health.
Experience writing program reports
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Demonstrated understanding of field-based quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
Demonstrated skills in the use of electronic databases.
Excellent organizational skills. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Excellent communication and English-language writing skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Team player
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. Please send application materials to resumes @africare.org including “Operations Research Assistant” in the subject line.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we may not be able to respond to each individual candidate. Please respect ourno phone calls policy.
Not later than 03 January 2012.
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