Job Vacancies at HERS-EA

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature review for the research study thelp develop children’s skills in refugee settlements and IDPs tovercome barriers in their education and make positive choices in their lives.
• Lead and supervise a team of researchers.
• Participate in development of tools for the research study, and ensure adherence tethical protocols.
• Participate in designing and developing the research study specifications, activities, and documents.
• Develop a work plan according tthe project requirements and track progress.
• Participate in field data collection.
• Analyze and interpret data collected.
• Maintain and protect both hard copy and electronic databases.
• Resolve field work conflicts with the guidance of the Project Consultant.
• Promptly report any issues tthe Project Consultant.
• Adhere tthe code of ethics and ensure confidentiality of information at all times.
• Fact-check and proofread protocols, tools, and all research documents including research outputs.
• Prepare and present progress reports.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and dissemination activities as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Consultant

Qualifications and Skills

• Suitable candidates MUST be able tconduct literature reviews comprehensively and write good research reports with minimal supervision.
• Master’s degree in a humanitarian and or, education field or any other related fields.
• At least three years of experience in collecting research data using different techniques including in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews amongst others.
• Previous research experience in refugee settlements and IDPs is an added advantage.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and validation of tools for the research activity.
• Participate in designing and developing of the research study activities and documents.
• Participate in field data collection activities as required by project schedules.
• Participate in field debrief sessions and raise data collection issues or challenges to inform next steps.
• Follow a strict code of ethics and ensure confidentiality of information and informants at all times.
• Adhere to storage guidelines of both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and dissemination activities as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Lead Researcher.

Qualifications and Skills

• Suitable candidates MUST be able to conduct field research using a variety of methods.
• Bachelor’s training in humanitarian and or, education field or any other related fields. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least two years of experience in collecting research data using different data collection techniques including literature review, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews amongst others.
• Experience in programs for refugee settlements and Internally Displaced Persons communities (IDPs) is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.