Company: Education Design Unlimited
Job Title: Education Research Assistant (Dadaab, Kakuma) – Short term
Job Summary:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Research Assistants to join our team for a short term assignment. The Research Assistant will support our research efforts by collecting data and assisting in various stages of research projects. The ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a passion for research, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct surveys, interviews and Focussed Group Discussions or other data collection activity as instructed by the Company.
- Record accurate and complete data in accordance with the research protocols provided by the company.
- Submit all data collected at the end of each day of data collection to the supervisor or coordinator.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive information obtained during the research.
- Collaborate with the company’s research team as necessary to achieve project objectives while handling the company property eg tablets with care
- Attend training sessions,meetings and conduct pilot testing as required by the company
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Previous experience in conducting educational research with a bias in education and socio-emotional learning, proficiency in research methodologies quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis is required
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Flexibility to work at the ASAL areas ie Kakuma and Dadaab.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Should abide by the Child Protection Act of Kenya and the EDU child protection policy to safeguard children from abuse.
- Selected candidates will be required to have a certificate of good conduct.
Benefits:
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Kindly submit your application to [email protected] by 20th December 2024 including your CV in the email, having “Research Assistant – Dadaab or Kakuma (Depending on your location) – Your Name”
