Research Assistant

Description: Research Assistant
Position: Permanent, Entry level salaried

Role Overview

To conduct research, provide critical analysis, insight, reports and data to the rest of the company on socio-economic conditions, competitive landscapes, academic attainment, plot-specific research and population density.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties)

• Conduct individual in-depth household interviews in low-income rural and urban communities
• Conduct team field-based exercises to calculate population density using survey and GPS equipment
• Conduct field-based research into education and financial service providers using survey and GPS equipment
• Administer educational learner assessment tools to children aged 3-15
• Consolidate and enter data from surveys and research exercises into Excel at the office
• Produce research reports based on both quantitative and qualitative observations
• Participate in the design of new research studies and research tools

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in conducting field research in a fast paced and results-driven organization
• Experience of using IT solutions to collect data, e.g. GPS, smart phones, applications, excel
• Experience working in slums and informal settlements.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Fluent knowledge of many local languages:
• Preference for: Luganda, Lusoga, Jopadhola/Luo, Samia, Ateso, Lugwere and Lugisu. Knowledge of3 or more preferred.

Qualifications:

A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Research Methods, Demography, Anthropology or other related field.