Research Assistant at Women for Women International

Location: Jos, Plateau
Reports To: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Employment Status: Contract

Purpose

• To work as part of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) unit in the country office, assist in the collection of data and information at designated periods according to established M&E guidelines and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in community assessment, pre-selection of new participants and collection and recording of information as required.
• Complete the Baseline Forms for selected sample of new participants.
• Work with women to collect other data and information as needed, for example, case studies, and ad-hoc information requests.
• Complete End line forms for all participants as they are finishing their program cycle and submit a report on each of the evaluated groups of women.
• Complete Graduate Follow-Up Forms for a select sample of women one and two years after their graduation from the program.
• Work closely with the Social Empowerment team and the Economic Empowerment team to capture all relevant data and information from program participants throughout the program cycle.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all forms and other information required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems online or hard copy; if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or other relevant field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience preferably in data collection.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with communities and participants.
• Ability and willingness to travel and spend significant time in the field.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Programs; database skills an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Hausa language skills required (reading, writing and speaking);
• Must be a citizen of Nigeria or third country national with valid work permit.