Jobs at American Institutes for Research

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:

• Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze qualitative data and trends using standard research practices and techniques
• Apply qualitative research techniques and methods
• Work on moderately complex assignments under indirect supervision
• Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management
• Provide administrative support to research projects
• Conduct literature reviews and write sections of project proposals and deliverables
• Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects
• Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects
• Participate in business development activities.
• Code and analyze qualitative data using NVivo qualitative analysis software
• Develop interview and focus group protocols
• Conduct interviews and focus groups

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or Master’s degree in such fields as Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy or related fields
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Experience working and/or doing research in Kenya
• Experience with NVivo or Atlas TI or other qualitative software packages

Skills

• Excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to work independently on detailed assignments
• Fluency in any of the following languages is preferred but not require: Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese

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Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:

• Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques
• Apply qualitative techniques and methods
• Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicable
• Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects
• Support and organize content for focus groups
• Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects
• Participate in business development activities
• Develop interview protocols and conduct interviews

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, or related fields
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Knowledge of Nvivo, Atlas TI, or other qualitative software package is a plus but not required

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding academic record, excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment
• Flexible, self-motivating, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
• Fluency in English is required but f luency in any of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic or Portuguese