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• Assists in the planning and management of research studies including
  both routine survey (e.g. tracer studies, unit cost etc); and general
  policy;
• Assists in the development and review of the NCHE Research and
  planning related policies and programmes;
• Render support in the development , monitoring and review of the
  NCHE Strategic Plan;
• Manages and updates the NCHE Research Database and Agenda;
• Assists in the management and training of Research Assistants/Field
  Officers etc, to implement  
  research projects;
• Assists in designing Standard Operating Proce­dures (SOPs) and
  instruments   for data collection;
• Assists in reviewing of the appropriate software for statistical
  analysis;
• Assists in the data collection and analysis;
• Assists in carrying out research activities and pub­lishes results
  in reputable journals and internation­ally recognized conference
  proceedings;
• Assists in the organization of awareness workshops to inform Higher
  Education institutions on issues regarding statistical data like enrolment
  ratio etc;
• Assists in the preparation of disseminative reports (annual reports
  etc) for the attention of the Director Research, Development; and;
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time by
  the superiors

• Work activity plans;
• Institutional surveys and general Research Reports
• Unit Strategic Planning Monitoring reports;
• Unit evaluation reports showing targets achieved;
• Documented developmental strategies;
• Publications in respective periodicals.

• The ideal candidate for the Higher Education Officer: Research and
  Planning job should preferably hold a Masters’ degree in Statistics,
  Mathematics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field from a recognized
  university;
• Must have proven research management credentials as lecturer (or
  above ) at a university for at least two years or must have been a higher
  education officer in a government department for two years;
• Must be ICT literate capable of using word processing, spreadsheets
  and database software packages;
• Extensive knowledge and experience of research methods and research
  projects management;
• Knowledge and experience in using statistical analysis software and
  Database management systems is essential;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Five (5) copies of a hand written application letter;
• An up- to- date and detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names and
  contacts of three credible referees;
• Copies of academic qualifications/Credentials;
• A copy of a valid National Identity Card/ Identity Card; and;
• Any other relevant documents to support the application.

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