Research Assistant – Data Standards & Analytics Pillar at Samuel Hall

WORK ENVIRONMENT: We are a rapidly growing research organisation: you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who can identify opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We believe in hiring people who can show their ability to be both strong leaders and reliable team-players, and able to add value from the very start. We hire people who can expand our knowledge and help us reach our social impact objective in their field of expertise. We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment.

1. Objective 1 – Research
   1. Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z.
   2. Secondary research: conduct secondary research including literature reviews, desk reviews.
   3. Methods: design analytical and conceptual frameworks, as well as appropriate research methodologies
   4. Tool design: contribute to research tool design both (and mainly) quantitative and qualitative.
   5. Data analysis: conduct advanced statistical analysis that goes beyond simple cross tabulations where appropriate, including regression analysis.
   6. Research outputs: write up results of data analysis, write field reports, and contribute to draft/final reports in line with academic standards.
   7. Data visualization: design data visuals that go beyond simple excel bar charts, including geographical mapping and dashboards.
2. Objective 2 – Fieldwork
   1. Supervise quantitative survey led by the rest of the team, conduct daily data monitoring.
   2. Problem solving in the field
   3. Provide input to improve the quality of the field team’s interview notes, transcripts, outputs.
3. Objective 3 – Organisational Support
4. Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and research standards.
5. Effectively communicate with supervisors (in country and remotely) on progress with daily and weekly updates
6. Ensure all project related information is stored correctly.
7. Support the Pillar lead in developing partnerships, dissemination, and outreach activities.
8. Direct reporting and support to the research team
9. Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network
10. Prior experience working and conducting research in contexts surrounding migration, displacement, and/or international
11. development are requirements for this role. The successful Research Assistant is further required to have:
12. A completed Masters degree in Statistics / Data Science, International Development, Political Sciences, Economics or

Who we are.

Tasks to be performed.

Vacancy Requirements

1. any related discipline with 2+ years of additional experience preferred
2. Excellent writing skills, conveying technical findings to a lay audience.
3. Proven experience with quantitative research and advanced data analytics, preferably in R and/or Python
4. Excellent command of Excel, experience with SPSS preferred.
5. Experience with advanced data visualization, GIS, dashboard design preferred.
6. Experience with mixed methods and linking qualitative and quantitative findings into a compelling narrative.
7. Strong interest in socio-economic research and innovation for development (should be complementary).
8. Experience working remotely as part of an international team.
9. Keen attention to detail, proactive.
10. Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines