Job Title: RE:Build Research Assistant (Fresher US NGO Jobs)
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: The RCT implementation is a rigorous and demanding process that is executed in a manner consistent with the set research design, timeline and in strict compliance with research ethics and practices. This requires the right team composition and motivation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The research assistants will be expected to perform the following roles (not limited to).
- Participate in the training on RCT methodologies.
- Client mobilization, registration, and recruitment.
- Client info sessions, onboarding, and monitoring.
- Maintain communication with the RCT clients including attending to their inquiries.
- Data collection.
- Business verification and spot checks.
- Ensure compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy.
- Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
- Report writing.
- Keep the supervisor appraised of all outputs, feedback and issues arising from the project activities conducted.
- Interaction with Principal Investigators.
- Translation and transcription as required by the research team.
- To perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree or Diploma in Education, International Development, Anthropology, Sociology, Linguistics, Community Development, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, or research dissemination desirable.
- One year of research experience, specifically implementing research activities in Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).
- Experience working with refugee communities in urban settings.
- Experience managing data collection and concrete knowledge of open-source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox, Survey CTO or CommCare platforms.
- Excellent people skills. Approachable personality and patience to connect with clients and address their unique needs.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Flexible approach to the changing nature of work and ability to adapt to rapidly changing work demands and expectations.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multicultural team.
- Computer skills, especially Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Language skills: Proficiency in English and any of the following languages (French, Somali, Swahili, Amharic/Tigrinya).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: Rolling Basis