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Research Officer

Philippines

Opportunity Deadline

15/01/2024

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Job Description

Fresh
  • Country: Cotabato, Philippines
  • No of vacancies: N/A
  • Salary: N/A 
  • Organization: Geneva Call
  • Gender: Both  
  • Deadline: 2024-01-15

Core responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews as well as desk research for pre-assessment of areas.
  • Lead in the detailed planning of data gathering activities in coordination with the Project Coordinator, Operational Consultant, and MEAL Officer.
  • Support the design and pilot of data collection instruments, such as survey questionnaires and interview guides. Operationalize the deployment of these tools, ensuring that they are used effectively and efficiently.
  • Conduct surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, and gathering of secondary data.
  • Conduct data quality checks to ensure data integrity.
  • Facilitate data management, ensuring proper data privacy and ethics.
  • Clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Assist the Operational Consultant in writing and finalizing the inception report and final research output.
  • Provide training or coaching for Field Assistants and support recruitment, training, and management of contracted field data collectors and data encoders as needed.
  • Provide technical and operational assistance to the project team in the dissemination of research findings and development of knowledge products.
  • Assist in the preparation of periodic progress reports, and other documentation requirements for internal and external reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities in coordination with the MEAL Officer.
  • Provide advice to the Program Management team when consulted regarding analysis inquiries and clarifications.

Main qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any social science, economics, public policy, development studies or other related fields.
  • Knowledge of IHL or International Human Rights Law (IHRL) is a distinct asset.
Work experience
  • At least 3 years’ professional experience with research projects and/or data analysis.
  • Experience with research topics related to armed conflict or projects in conflict-affected communities is an advantage.

Technical skills:

  • Knowledge and experience with research methods.
  • Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for research. Experience with analysis platforms such as SPSS, STATA, or PowerBI is an advantage.
  • Strong writing skills to prepare, review and edit progress reports and research outputs.
  • Proficiency in the use of digital/computer software, at least with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Languages
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Filipino.
  • Fluency in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Surigaonon and/or Waray would be an asset.
Qualifications
  • Good communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions.
  • Ability to manage relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and lead a small team.

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