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[the_ad id=”33864″]Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research in countries affected by issues of migration and displacement. Our mandate is to produce research that delivers a contribution to knowledge with an impact on policies, programmes, and people. We abide by a variety of core values and expect adherence to them by our research teams.
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Research Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) – Migration and Displacement
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Tasks & Responsibilities Objective
Evaluation
- Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z for M&E projects
- Support the design or design evaluation tools and evaluation methodologies
- Conduct secondary research and desk reviews in support of baseline, midline, and/or endline evaluations
- Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
- Transcribe interview notes and support Research Lead / Research Manager in drafting evaluation reports Objective
Fieldwork
- Undertake research in support of evaluation projects, 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 in support of evaluations
- Provide input to improve the quality of the field teams’ notes, transcripts, outputs for evaluations Objective
Organisational Support
- Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and evaluation standards
- Plan fieldwork logistics, and adequate resource management with field coordinators for all evaluation projects
- Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network
- Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily and weekly updates
Requirements Required
- A Master’s degree in a related field (IInternational Relations, International Development, Political Science, Monitoring & Evaluation)
- Previous relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, including monitoring and evaluating development and/or humanitarian projects and programs
- Knowledge of key institutional frameworks, M&E standards and methodologies (UNEG, OECD DAC), 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
Project Lead – Social Equity Pillar
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Tasks & Responsibilities Objective
- Team Management and Coordination
- Enact the timeline implementation and execution of the RM’s vision for the project
- Head all research and internal communications processes
- Accountable of all project finances, reporting, liaison with finance and admin teams
- Manage project team members both in office and field locations
- Train national and international teams
- Produce, review and approve key project documents
- Oversee fieldwork authorisations processes under the responsibility of the area coordinators
- Coordinate activities with relevant partners
- Responsible for timely submission of deliverables and timely invoicing Objective
Client Management and Communications
- Manage day-to-day client requests and all day-to-day internal/external interfacing for the project – Prepare and lead presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
- Maintain and coordinate an efficient system of data sharing and data uploads of all project-related data Objective
Research
- Lead Research and Planning Teams
- Manage mixed methods fieldworks in multiple countries
- Produce the design of research tools, research methodologies and outputs
- Manage, train and task research assistants and area coordinators
- Execute the quality and timeliness of the collected data
- Contribute to analysis, report writing and dissemination
Required
- A Master’s degree in a related field (Economics, Political Science, International Development)
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, economics, and international development
- 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) – Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
- 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
Research Manager – Social Equity Pillar
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Required
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, displacement, economics, and international development
- Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa
- 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)
- Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills and ability to build professional relationships
- 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
- A PhD degree in a relevant field
- Published articles/papers (peer-reviewed)
- French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
(Senior) Research Assistant – Data Standards & Analytics Pillar
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Required
Prior experience working and conducting research in contexts surrounding migration, displacement, and/or international development are requirements for this role. The successful Senior Research Assistant is further required to have:
- A completed Master’s degree in International Development, Political Sciences, Economics, Statistics or any related discipline with 1+ years of additional experience required
- Strong interest in socio-economic research and innovation for development (should be complementary)
- Exceptional English writing skills
- Proven experience with quantitative research and advanced data analytics, experience in STATA, SPSS or R an asset
- Advanced data visualization
- GIS and mapping experience desirable
- Web design and dashboard experience desirable
- Keen attention to detail, pro-active
- Ability to be patient and to work well within a spread-out international team.
- Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
Method of Application
All applicants should send their cover letter and CV in separate PDF files; each labelled: “CL/CV – Full name of Applicant” with the email subject line clearly expressed: “Name – Research Assistant – M&E”
