Research Assistant - MLE at Save The Children

Details

• To assist the Senior Research Team Leader in data management including data quality assurance, database maintenance,logistics and coordination for research activities including workshops, conducting literature research, and preparing reports for the Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation (M LE Program).
• The MLE Program is designed to build on the results and lessons learned from past and concurrent pneumonia and diarrheal disease programs funded by the Gates Foundation as well as other government and donor initiatives. Evidence and experience will be gathered, analyzed, interpreted and evaluated to inform recommendations for regional and global dissemination to accelerate reductions in child mortality.

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (health sciences, social ciences. development studies or other); S/he must have at least 3-5 years of progressive experience working in a similar research position and formal training in research methods at a graduate level will be an asset. Sthe should have skills and experience in conducting data verification, reporting and monitoring, facilitating trainings. workshops and events. transcribing audio data, and in data entry. S/he should also have good writing. editing. research, and presentation skills. S/he should have the ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events; excellent skills in oral and written communications,good interpersonal skills, and strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage.