Avis de recrutement : Forcier Consulting recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de recherche au Sud-Soudan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Tasks

  • Implement research projects from A to Z, including research & tool design, budget formulation, researcher training, logistical preparation, fieldwork management, quality control, data cleaning, data analysis, and report-writing
  • Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes and inception reports, and gather relevant background information as necessary
  • Create quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects, and script in digital data collection platforms
  • Actively engage with all research staff – core and temporary – in an effort to share knowledge and better understand skillsets in reference to project needs
  • Oversee enumerators and coordinators in the field during the implementation of research projects
  • Ensure that projects are completed on-time and within budget
  • Provide quality control during fieldwork
  • Conduct data cleaning and rigorous analysis, and provide written reports or other deliverables for clients
  • Attend in-country meetings with current and potential partners, including introductory meetings, and planning meetings throughout the lifecycle of projects
  • Learn and utilize best practices to deliver high quality research to our partners and to enhance research programs and operational performance
  • Conduct regular and project-related training and capacity building exercises for research staff
  • Contribute and adhere to all Forcier systems to ensure that project information is appropriately documented and secured
  • Perform other tasks as agreed with the Research Manager or Head of Business Unit

Requirements

M.A. degree (or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, international relations, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field, OR B.A. degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of work experience

Required Skills

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement;
  • At least 1 semester of graduate-level coursework in statistics/economics;
  • Working knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata or R, with a strong preference for applicants who are well versed in Stata;
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package, including good skills in Excel;
  • Eagerness to learn and be pushed into new areas, and ability to learn from mistakes;
  • Ability to work independently in a stressful environment with minimal supervision;
  • Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines;
  • Creativity and an ability to think outside the box to conceptualize projects and implementation strategies;
  • Cultural sensitivity, curiosity, sense of humor and a ‘can do’ attitude;
  • Interest in learning about and working in Africa;
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in other countries as needed.

To apply submit your CV and a cover letter on our website below that answers the following three questions:

  • What interests you most about working in South Sudan?
  • What would your ideal research project be?
  • What is something interesting about you that is not on your CV?

More details

Deadline : May 13th, 2023