Research Assistant (Intern) at Soronko Academy

Summary

• As a Research Assistant, your job is to make sure that all of the information in research databases are up-to-date and accurate.
• We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Research Assistant to aid our project by preparing interviews and summarizing results.
•  You will also be responsible for handling samples from experiments and implementing testing methods on them so they can give us better results!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing interview questions and summarizing results.
• Performing literature reviews.
• Conducting research and summarizing findings.
• Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Design forms for data gathering and interviews
• Schedule and conduct interviews
• Analyze data using various statistical methods
• Write reports to summarize data and the implications of the results
• Gathering information for a knowledge platform
• Working with the Senior Researcher and research team to collect data from project sites across the country

Qualification and Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data.
• Planning and scheduling
• Interviewing
• Knowledge of research methods
• Excellent time management skills
• A degree in the field related to the study is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including survey design and data analysis
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and adhere to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and coherent reports
• Excellent skills in the following software – MS Office, GoogleSuite