Research Assistant

Action Africa Help – International

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Description :

Organization: Action Africa Help – International
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 15 Apr 2017

Introduction

AAH-I, an international organization that works to improve the quality of life of livelihood-challenged communities in Africa by providing technical assistance and support to governments, community-based organizations and local communities. AAH-I provide high-quality community-centered development approaches in conflict and post-conflict settings in Africa, AAH-I is a key implementing partner for United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Somalia.

In the context of Hargeisa Somaliland, UNHCR’s mandate is to provide services to urban-based persons of concern and these include registered refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom have been in the situation for well over 20 years. The emphasis of this study that seeks enumerators is on analyzing the market context and developing an effective Self Reliance/ livelihood strategies for the refugees, returnees, asylum seekers and vulnerable host community from 2015 and beyond

Job Summary

The primary role of the RA is to collect data through obtaining cooperation and interviewing respondents. The majority of the interviews will require field visits. 90 per cent of the work is in the field.

Job Location

The Research Assistant will report to the AAH/UNHCR Hargeisa office, and will conduct the study within Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be required to:

· Attend a three (3) day training session

· Ensure quality data collection as per study protocol and guidelines and be competent in use of computer and GPS enabled technology.

· Review secondary records and record information as specified during the training.

· Conduct in-person interviews with selected respondents. These interviews will be conducted using paper questionnaires, depending on study requirements. RAs will be responsible for contacting respondents at homes, businesses, or institutions, companies to conduct the interviews, Focus Group Discussions and transmit the interview data back to the office.

Expected Result

The Research Assistant will be expected to submit dully completed Questionnaire to the AAHI Somaliland Project Manager or person designate.

Reporting Line

The Research Assistant will report to the AAHI Somaliland Project Manager or person designate.

AAH/UNHCR Somaliland Responsibilities

AAH Somaliland Hargeisa office will provide the following;

· Conduct orientation for all Research Assistants

· Ensure that the Research Assistants receive adequate training on the data collection tool

Qualification

• First degree in Social Science, Research, Marketing, Business Management or other relevant fields
• Background in research especially data collection, analysis and good interview skills.

Additional Skills & Competences

· Constructive attitude and ability to approach work with positive energy;

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and can deliver on agreed timelines;

• Demonstrate high level of integrity;
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills and team player;

· Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;

· Ability to write clearly and concisely;

• Excellent computer skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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