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• Get instructions from your client about the
  nature of the research to be carried out
• Use an appropriate and creative methodology
  to design and manage a research project which may involve the use of
  quantitative and or qualitative methods and may include both pilot and
  development work
• Design questionnaires
• Apply a range of research techniques to
  gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case
  studies and interviews (face to face, telephone and online)
• Develop and test theories
• Prepare, present and disseminate results, for
  example as a verbal presentation and in a written report
• Work closely with and direct social research
  field interviewers to gather information
• Carry out information and data retrieval
  searches using electronic databases
• Keenly analyze and evaluate research and
  interpret data making sure that the issues are identified
• Gather information by directing or carrying
  out field work
• Offer research-based briefings and advise,
  which may involve writing action plans
• Guide external bodies on social policy. 

• The applicants for the Social Research
  Officer vacancy should hold a Degree in Social Sciences (Key subjects
  -Business studies, Geography, Mathematics, Psychology, statistics, Social
  Policy, Sociology or Politics)
• Previous experience of participating in
  research projects such as  Crime,
  education, gender, environment, health care, poverty, social services,
  transport, unemployment and population structure and migration
• Prior exposure and experience in managing a
  research project and report writing
• Previous experience in carrying out
  qualitative and quantitative Research and developing quantitative
  questionnaires and qualitative discussion guides
• Use of electronic databases
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and
  computer based programs
• Knowledge of research methods/techniques
  (Interviews, observation, focus groups, and survey questions)
• Numeracy and confidence in using statistical
  techniques and computer-based programs
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, team working and
  communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Project management skills
• Flexible approach to be able to work on
  several different research projects at the same time
• Organizational skills, including time
  management and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines 

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