YOUR POSITION WITH BIHC: Research Assistant
- HOW YOU WILL FIT INTO OUR
MISSION: We pride in being a small community that ensures that every
participant is known at an individual level in order to understand their
specific needs and constantly assess that these needs are met. We believe
in high standards of professionalism which come with discipline and
upholding ethical standards. This is evidenced by the emphasis put on
instituting a professional dress code among staff and learners, an aspect
that is embraced by the management of the college. We have an open culture
that encourages communication within the different hierarchical levels.
Key Responsibilities
- As the research Assistant, you
will support research and scholarly activities within the department,
contribute to the delivery of the College’s strategy including promoting
excellence in the institution’s contribution to the Institution’s Research
& Knowledge Exchange, Learning & Teaching and Internationalization
strategies.
- Provide support to the research
team for BILT Africa Expert Group project: “On The Dual Green And Digital
Transition In The Hospitality And Tourism Sector;”
- Undertake research with support
from the research team; preparing, setting up, conducting and recording
the outcomes of fieldwork, transcribing primary source material/documents,
development of questionnaires and conducting surveys.
- Assist with literature and
database searches, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and the
dissemination of research findings
- Assist with the writing of
research reports/papers as directed by the Head of Research.
- Participating in theoretical
and/or empirical research and Publishing results in the appropriate media.
- Assist in application for
research grants and funding
- Preparation and Presentation of
research findings at conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Support Teaching and Examination
of diploma students
- Support B2B proposal preparation
and submission
- Active involvement in academic
and professional development.
- Any other duties that may be
assigned by management from time to time.
Minimum requirements:
- A Bsc Holder in Hospitality &
Tourism Management or related areas/equivalent with at least 2 years’ research
experience in a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Demonstrate continuing
professional development
- A deep understanding of,
commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry
- Academic and/or work experience
related to the field of research, as defined by the supervisor/lead
researcher.
- Experience with specialized
software or datasets, as required by the supervisor
- Satisfactory academic progress,
as defined by the supervisor
- Experienced in encouraging and
supporting entrepreneurial activity.
Desirable Skills and
Attributes:
- An understanding and empathy with
the research environment of an institution and the significance of
research for the institution
- Workloads, to work accurately
under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work
independently and exercise initiatives
- Proven analytical and problem
solving capability
- Excellent IT skills including use
of databases, with excellent proficiency in use of MS Office (particularly
Excel).
- Willingness to learn and apply
new systems and processes
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills able to communicate effectively with staff at all
levels and with external contacts, and with the ability to write reports
and to actively support on the writing of research bids/grants
- Firm commitment to achieving the
institution’s vision and values, with a passion for a transformative
student experience and multidisciplinary, impactful research
How to Apply
