Job Title: Fresher Research Assistant – IRC Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Lamwo, Uganda
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Profile
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health, protection & rule of law, gender-based violence and women’s protection and empowerment, economic recovery and development.
Job Profile
This position will support the management of the study in the field, including overseeing the quantitative data collection process, with responsibilities for organizing interviews, tracking progress, overseeing data checks, and processes for data entry. The position holder will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Lamwo, with regular communication to headquarters research staff.
Roles and Responsibilities:
•Facilitating training of the CHWs on SEL and sharing of the messages, including troubleshooting any phone-based messaging
•Organizing data collection sessions with CHWs and supporting use of any technology by CHWs for data collection
•Providing feedback to IRC research staff: on the progress of data collection and outstanding interviews, data quality checks, and any problems emerging from the data which need to be addressed in the field.
•Supporting logistical planning for data collection as appropriate in collaboration with health staff.
•Providing feedback on issues and problems related to data collection and compiling these into to field reports for research staff.
•Ensure safeguards of confidentiality are in place and are upheld by everyone involved in the data collection.
•Sending a weekly update to IRC HQ of the field reports, tracking documents, and data.
•Regular meetings with supervisor to inform of progress and emerging issues, and regular phone check-ins with IRC HQ.
•Additional tasks as required to ensure the smooth implementation of quantitative data collection.
Minimum Qualifications for IRC Uganda Jobs 2021
•Degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies & other related fields.
•At least two years’ work experience
•Experience using electronic data entry platforms.
•Previous survey experience.
•Familiarity with smartphone and tablet operations and applications
•Fluency in English + Good communication skills.
•Detail oriented.
•Experience in MHPSS or Educational content testing or research
Please Note:
•This position is open only to Ugandan Nationals.
Professional Standards:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
How To Apply for IRC Uganda Jobs 2021
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Deadline: 7th June 2021
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