Research Assistant - Resilience Pillar at Samuel Hall

WORK ENVIRONMENT: We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment – you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who find opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable team-players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and help us to maximize our social impact.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Objective 1 - Research

• Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z
• Support the design or design research tools and research methodology
• Conduct secondary research and desk reviews
• Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
• Transcribe interview notes, write field reports, and contribute to the draft/final report
• Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
• Prepare drafts of deliverables in a timely manner

Objective 2 - Fieldwork

• Undertake socio-economic research including fieldwork and primary data collection, putting fieldwork at the centre of the mission.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (such as surveys, case studies, focus groups, field observations, and key informant interviews).
• Support project fieldwork and monitor the quality of data collection
• Provide input to improve the quality of the field teams’ notes, transcripts, outputs

Objective 3 - Organizational Support

• Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and research standards - Plan fieldwork logistics, and adequate resource management with field coordinators.
• Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily and weekly updates

Opportunities for Growth

Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Vacancy Requirements

Required

• A Master's degree in a related field (Economics, Political Science, International Development).
• Previous relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, economics, and international development - Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs - Proven experience in project management and leading teams.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO) - Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team.
• Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
• Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa