Country Research Coordinator (CRC), DOS / Evaluation of the American Spaces Program, Nigeria at Social Impact (SI)

Proposed Project Objective
Social Impact has been hired to evaluate the American Spaces Program. The evaluation will help determine the degree to which American Spaces is meeting Program aims of advancing access to information about the United States; advising local communities on U.S. higher education; providing English language teaching and learning opportunities; supporting alumni engagement; and promoting cultural programming abroad and contributing to core programming areas, and to identify best practices.

Position Description

• The Country Research Coordinator (CRC) will provide logistical and administrative support to the evaluation team to ensure a smooth and successful fieldwork period. The CRC is responsible for scheduling Key Informant Interviews (KIIs); providing input on local context; and sourcing evaluation resources and supplies.
• We are recruiting for CRCs who will assist the evaluation team as they conduct data collection in Nigeria.
• In Phase 1 of data collection (approximately August 1, 2020 - October 30, 2020), the CRC will support the team by conducting phone surveys in English.
• In Phase 2 of data collection (approximately November 2020 - March 2021), the CRC will provide administrative support to the team who will conduct interviews and focus group discussions. Roles include:
  • Preparing the team for fieldwork
  • Scheduling interviews and meetings for in-country data collection
  • Maintaining regular communication with SI’s management team
  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection
  • Handling logistics of data collection (setting up interviews, tracking completions, locating participants, identifying and setting up locations for interviews and focus groups, etc)
  • Support research team with facilitation of focus group discussions. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs/relations or a related field.
• Prior experience coordinating with respondents and partners – including youth, developing country governments, ministries, universities, and/or local NGOs on behalf of implementation or evaluation teams.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Experience handling logistics of data collection (locating participants, setting up interviews, tracking completions, identifying and setting up locations for interviews and focus groups, etc).
• Experience with data entry and transcription of qualitative data preferred.
• Experience conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.