Research Assistant (20 positions)- FamilEA Survey Makerere University

Job Title: Research Assistant (20 positions)

Reports to: Field Supervisors / Research Coordinator

Duty Station: Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all training, pre-test activities, and pilot surveys.
• Recruit research participants for the FamilEA survey.
• Administer informed consent forms to all study participants.
• Conduct interviews in line with the research project requirements and ethical considerations.
• Review and submit data for completed interviews for daily cross-checking and verification.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the data from the study participants.
• Safe and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews.
• Submit daily field reports/timesheets.
• Perform other duties related to data collection and management.

Relevant Education Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Business Statistics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Records and Archives Management, or any related discipline. Postgraduate training is an added advantage.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum experience of at least one (1) year of electronic survey data collection using tablets (Redcap, KoboCollect, ODK, or SurveyCTO).
• Experience working in Kampala Metropolitan Area (Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso).
• Fluency in Luganda and English (both written and oral).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver outputs under minimal supervision.
• Good teamwork attributes.
• Ability to adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection.
• Desirable: Knowledge of other languages e.g. Lusoga, Runyakitara, and Luo.

How to Apply: Submit one PDF of the following 4 documents (in the order below):

1. Cover letter (signed)
2. CV (Maximum 5 pages)
3. Copy of degree certificate/transcripts
4. Copy of National ID

Notes:

• The PDF must be named as follows: FirstName_LastName_Research Assistant Application
• Submission email: famileauganda@gmail.com
• Submit by midnight of the 18th February 2024.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.