Research Assistant (Service Provider)

Job Summary

CARE International is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to support the implementation of RESILAC Territorial Diagnosis. We are seeking an ambitious candidate who wants to take part in comprehensively conduct Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interview (KIIs). The Research Assistant will play a key role in supporting the success of carrying out Community-Based Participatory & Planning (Territorial Diagnostics). The position will be working closely with the MEAL Officer, and other project members. This role requires a strong background in qualitative research methodologies and practical skills in collecting, analysis and reporting qualitative interviews.

Job Details

SCOPE:

Employment Type: Contract - Service Provider 

Job Status: Nationals only - 100% Field Based.

Location: MMC & Jere LGAs, Borno State.

Slots: 24

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

 Job Responsibility #1: Information Gathering, Assessments, Analysis and Technical Guidance 

• Plan for conducting discussions in community level to engage local participants in collecting information about their community.
• Ensure the tools are context specific in gathering relevant information about the community.
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned assessments throughout the research cycle
• Support the facilitation of day-to day engagement at the field throughout the data collection cycle. 
• Assist in developing timelines and milestones for everyday activities, including setting deadlines for data collection, to ensure timely completion of daily activities.

Job Responsibility #2 Research Implementation and Data Collection:

• Support the facilitation and conduct qualitative data collection activities according to established study protocols, including conducting interviews, facilitating focus group discussions, and documenting observations, while ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and standards.
• Support proper documentation of all data collected during fieldwork accurately and comprehensively, using appropriate data collection tools and techniques, to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Establish good communication with research participants, research teams and create a conducive environment for open and honest interviews during data collection activities, fostering trust and meaningful data collection.
• Ensure to adhere to ethical principles and guidelines throughout the data collection process, including obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring confidentiality and privacy, and forwarding any ethical concerns that may arise.
• Collaborate with other research assistants to ensure quality assurance measures; validity, reliability, and credibility of qualitative data collected, including conducting regular checks and audits of data collection procedures and outputs.

Job Responsibility #3: Drafting of Research Report, Products, and Information Management:

• Producing high quality and varied research outputs for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary
• Document and share key lessons learnt daily to facilitate discussion and action points throughout the research cycle. 
• Maintaining accurate records of research processes and results
• Follow the designated timeline of conducting diagnostic process to be submitted to project team.
• Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific activities are reported in writing and orally in a timely manner to the MEAL Officer.

Job Responsibility #4: Data Protection and Confidentiality:

• Uphold the highest level of confidentiality regarding all data collection procedures.
•  S/he will proactively implement safeguards to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of information and data belonging to CARE and its partners throughout this assignment 

Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required:

• A Degree in Social and Behavioural Science, Sociology, Research methods or other related fields.
• At least 2 years professional experience in conducting qualitative research with a clear understanding of various social and behavioural research methodologies.
• Demonstrated research and analytical report writing skills with sound experience in qualitative data analysis.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft packages-e.g. MS word, MS excel applications, is highly desirable.
• Language skill in English, Kanuri and Hausa is mandatory. 
• Understanding of the cultural context and excellent communications skills that are appropriate and respectful to government stakeholders and the public in general.
• Prior experience with and good understanding of quantitative data processing and analysis methods, including descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage time effectively and thrive in a fast paced, results-oriented working environment.
• Demonstrate good communication/reporting skills.  
• Multi-tasking skills, ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles.
• Cross-cultural work environment ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
• Must be resident in the state applied for..

Competencies:

• Approachability                                  
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Organizational Agility

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Women and Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Company

CARE

https://www.carenigeria.org/

CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. CARE Nigeria was established in Nigeria in April 2017 and has been predominantly operating in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.