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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Nasarawa
- Job Field: Data Science / Research
Responsibilities
- Support training and supervise a team of in-person survey Research Assistants
- Ensure that Research Assistants are following the study SOPs and conducting interviews in a professional and ethical manner
- Monitor data quality and ensure that data collection procedures are being followed accurately
- Resolve any issues that arise during data collection and escalate them to the project M&E lead if necessary
- Ensure that the study is on schedule and within budget
- Maintain accurate records of data collection activities and provide regular updates to the project M&E lead
- Conduct spot-checks and quality control measures to ensure that data is being collected accurately and consistently
- Generate data from the backend and validate submitted data
- Conduct daily feedback meetings with supervisees
- Update project M&E lead on team’s progress
- Work collaboratively with other members of the research team to ensure the success of the Study
Required Qualifications
- Five Years post NYSC
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, psychology, public health)
- Prior experience managing or supervising teams
- Strong knowledge of research methods and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database software
- Experience in managing and supervising research or survey projects, preferably in an in-person interviewing setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and train a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Familiarity with computer software and technology commonly used in survey research (e.g. REDCap)
- Knowledge of research ethics and regulations, and experience working with human subjects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to high quality work and meeting deadlines
- Comfortable working in a variety of settings, including outdoors and in people’s homes or workplaces
- Write report of activity
- Ability to speak English and Hausa
