Closing date: July 23, 2021
We are seeking an experienced and professional Research Assistant (RA) to join its children and youth pillar for a full-time position based in our Nairobi or Tunis offices. Samuel Hall’s Children and Youth Pillar covers a wide range of topics related to children and youth, including child protection, education, child labor, youth employment, social protection, gender, M&E, migration and more. Depending on their level of seniority, the Research Assistant will manage between one and three projects simultaneously and be increasingly involved in research aspects.
There is a strong potential for domestic, regional, and international travel. Applicants must be recent graduates or pursuing their Masters/Doctoral degree. There is a potential for domestic, regional, and international travel; COVID-19 restrictions permitting.Who We
Are
Our research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more
inclusive societies. Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research,
evaluates programmes and designs policies in contexts of migration and
displacement. Our approach is ethical, academically rigorous, and based on
first-hand experience of complex and fragile settings. With offices in
Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates, we are based
in the regions we study.
We have over ten years’ experience in 70+ countries and have become a
trusted partner and leading voice in the field of migration and displacement
research, working with governments, donors, multilateral organizations and
NGOs, as well public and private sector entities. It’s an exciting time for
Samuel Hall – we were recently selected by Stanford University as one of the
Global South’s high-potential, fast-growth social enterprises. For more
information, please visit www.samuelhall.org.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment – you will
be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look
for proactive, creative individuals who find opportunities to make their mark
and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable
team-players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and
help us to maximize our social impact.
Tasks
& Responsibilities
Objective 1 – Research
- Assume
responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z
- Support
the design or design research tools and research methodology
- Conduct
secondary research and desk reviews
- Provide
strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic
standards
- Transcribe
interview notes, write field reports, and contribute to the draft/final
report
- Provide
strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic
standards
- Prepare
drafts of deliverables in a timely manner
Objective 2 – Fieldwork
- Undertake
socio-economic research including fieldwork and primary data collection,
putting fieldwork at the center 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
- Provide
input to improve the quality of the field teams’ notes, transcripts,
outputs
Objective 3 – Organizational Support
- Direct
reporting and support to the Children and Youth Pillar Lead on all
elements of the pillar’s work: research, partnerships, outreach and
dissemination, strategic expansion, and strategic framework
- Train
field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle
and research standards – Plan fieldwork logistics, and adequate resource
management with field coordinators
- Support to
widen Samuel Hall’s network
- Effectively
communicate with supervisors on progress with daily and weekly updates
Opportunities
for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking,
innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy.
Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in
learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days
of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them
to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Vacancy
Requirements
Required
- A Master’s
degree in a related field (education, law, statistics, international
development, political science, education, migration studies, anthropology
or other social sciences).
- Previous
relevant experience of research in contexts of migration and international
development, in particular specific to vulnerable groups
- Knowledge
of key institutional frameworks 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
Desirable
- French,
Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
- Past
experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia,
and/or the Middle East and North Africa
How to
Apply
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: “Your
Name – Research Assistant – Children and Youth Pillar” Three samples of
relevant work and three references should also be included.
Please provide current
or previous salary information.
Email for submission: careers@samuelhall.org
Contract duration: 12 months,
renewable, with a trial period
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