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