Jobs At BBC Media Action

JOB PURPOSE
Will support the Head of Research and Leaning in the efficient and effective co-ordination and implementation of quantitative research activities mainly as well as qualitative research activities for the SSC Media Action's projects in Nigeria.
 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research for all BBC Media Action's mass media campaigns across a range of different themes, comprising of formative research, baseline studies (e.g. surveys), process research and impact evaluation;
• Support the facilitating, monitoring and commissioning (where necessary) of all research and outreach activities (e.g. quantitative studies I surveys, focus group sessions, panel studies, case studies, listening groups etc), including negotiations on technical matters with BBCMedia Action staff and external agencies, working to budget and deadline requirements;
• Support the analyses of quantitative data primarily and qualitative data (when required), interpreting and communicating learnings from primary and secondaryresearch work in order to help Senior Management, Project Management, production, and training teams to draw insights from the data that will be useful in the design of activities.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A good first degree in the Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Behavioural sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant field
• A Masters degree in any of the disciplines above will be an added advantage;

Analytical Thinking - Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.

Strategic Thinking - Can identify a vision along with the plans that need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.

Planning and Organisation - Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

Influencing and Persuading - Ability to present sound and well - reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

Managing relationships - Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self Development - Is able to Identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Remuneration
N224,000.00 gross per month
The 1 position are Abuja based but may involve traveling the focal states in Nigeria. They have a projected start date of December 2013 and a probation period of 3 months. Initial contract is for 1 year with possibility of renewal.