Closing date: November 6, 2020
JOB
PURPOSE
WISH2ACTION is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant Intern within its Evidence and Learning Team to support the data documentation, archiving and sharing for project data. The purpose of this internship is not only to support the Evidence and Learning Team on the activities surrounding client exit interviews (CEIs) that will be conducted across 17 IPPF countries, but also to provide the intern with valuable knowledge and experiences that assist in their educational and career aspirations.
The Research intern will work closely with the WISH2ACTION Technical Lead/M&E, Technical Lead/Data Systems and Data Analysts to ensure the integration of programme data with IPPF institutional requirements.KEY
TASKS
- Document
project data sets according to the Organization’s guidelines on data
documentation, archiving and sharing
- Support
the upload of project data to data portal
- Provide
support on research projects, including literature reviews, formatting
tables etc.
- Participate
in the development and review of research tools for the CEIs;
- Participate
in the pre-testing of data collection platforms;
- Participate
in technical writing;
- Review and
support the development of technical reports, briefs, presentations, and
communications materials;
- Collaborate
with staff as an active member of the Evidence and Learning Team; and
- Other
duties to support the Evidence and Learning Team
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
Competencies
• Creativity in problem solving
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Supportive of a woman’s right to choose and to have access to safe abortion
services
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (or working towards a Master’s) in Statistics, Public
Health, Epidemiology or Social Sciences.
Work
Experience
• Experience using data publishing software is highly desirable; and
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic data capture
methods in data entry/data collection e.g. SurveyCTO/SurveyToGo or similar
applications is highly desirable.
4)
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or an
assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
5)
Personal Attributes
• Subscribe to IPPF’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Embrace working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Focus on continuous improved results/performance
• Proficiency in technologies, such as MS office suites
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal working hours
How to Apply
For more details on the
job description and on how to apply please visit https://www.ippfar.org/jobs
IPPF offers a wide range
of benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications are
particularly encouraged from women, people living with disabilities, people living
with HIV and minorities.
