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  • Posted: Sep 11, 2019
    Deadline: Sep 18, 2019
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    Neem Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded as a direct response to the problem of insecurity in Nigeria. The Foundation was established under Nigerian law in January 2016 and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. We are committed to improving the lives of those affected by the insurgency and preventing violence ...
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    Desk Researcher- Policy, Education and Researcher

    The Desk Researcher- Policy, Education and Research is responsible for conducting detailed research, writing, and correspondence for Neem Foundation. S/he will monitor and respond to developments under related assigned portfolios, and develops expertise in those areas. Reports to the Programme Manager- Policy, Education and Research. The position requires close coordination and work with other Researchers, Communications staff, and Management. S/he should possess strong research, analytical, and writing skills; is highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented; can work with a team and under significant time pressure.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Take responsibility for the sourcing, assimilation and presentation of key information through desk research on the different department projects;
    • Provide support to the department and external consultants in all aspects of the role, specifically as it relates to project administration;
    • Prepare reports, including statistical analysis of research information for projects;
    • Deliver high quality work in conjunction with all departments where required and in line with agreed personal targets in order to adhere to donors/funders deadlines;
    • Undertake training, where required, in the use of software systems, i.e. SPSS, NVIVO and contribute to the preparation of documents using PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
    • To provide support to Knowledge Management consultant to broaden the reach of project (s) impact and improve its sustainability;

    • Support activities to facilitate replication of interventions (Demonstrate ‘value for money’);

    • Liaise with all departments to provide summary reports and stories that feed into the quarterly impact reports, newsletters etc. 

    Minimum Education Requirement:

    • Must have a PhD (Key Requirement);
    • University degree in a field related to International Relations, Politics, International Development or a Social-Science related field;
    • 3-5 years’ experience in project implementation with an NGO, research institution, or development body (donor, UN agencies, development agencies);
    • Knowledge in new/emerging trends in International Development;
    • Experience in handling research and education-related issues;
    • Experience in documenting policies as it relates to NGO Projects.

    Personal Qualities:

    • Integrity, Accountability and Commitment;
    • Excellence, Diversity and Respect;
    • Ability to think creatively, analytically and strategically;
    • Able to take initiative in mobilizing and facilitating activities;
    • Multi-tasking and coordination skills (Planning & Organizing);
    • Strong inter-personal skills.

    Method of Application

    Qualified applicants should send their CV's to recruitment@neemfoundation.org.ng. Application closes on Tuesday, 18th of September, 2019 by 5pm. 

    Note: Please ensure that you meet all the educational requirements before sending in an application as candidates wihout the listed requirements will not be attended to. Thank you.

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