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Job Title:  Research Assistant (Several Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Consultant

About the Company:

Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership, management, and governance in higher education institutions across East Africa. We provide professional  development programs, mentorship, and resources to empower individuals and educational institutions in the region.

Job Summary:   HERS-EA is seeking Research Assistants to carry out research to develop an educational model, with associated tools, that can be deployed in refugee and internally displaced communities in the East Africa region. The model is expected to develop the recipients’ skills to overcome barriers in their education and engage in gainful employment to improve their lives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in development and validation of tools for the research activity.
• Participate in design and development of the research study activities and documents.
• Participate in field data collection activities as required by project schedules.
• Participate in field debrief sessions to and raise data collection issues or challenges to inform next steps.
• Follow a strict code of ethics and ensure confidentiality information and informants at all times.
• Adhere to guidelines for storage of both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops as well as dissemination activities as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Lead Researcher.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Suitable candidates MUST be able to conduct field research using a variety of methods.
• Bachelor’s training in humanitarian and or, education field or any other related fields.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least two years’ experience in collecting research data using different data collection techniques including literature review, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews amongst others.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience in programs for refugee settlements and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) communities is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit a 2-page CV that addresses the job specification, with a cover letter not exceeding two pages, that includes two referees. Please indicate “Research Assistant” in the subject line. Email your documents to: info@heresa.org

Deadline: 15th September 2024 by 11:59 PM EAT.

NB:

• Due to the high volume of applications we usually receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.
• HERS-EA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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