Research Assistant (Intern) at African Student Founders

The role of the research assistant / intern involves facilitating the recruitment, consent acquisition, and ongoing interaction with study participants. The research assistant will oversee all aspects of study documentation and ensure the collection of high-quality data throughout the study period. The duration of this Research Assistant position is 3 months.

Responsibilities:

• Attend training sessions and startup meetings related to data collection in advance of the study's commencement.
• Identify, engage, and obtain informed consent from potential study participants, adhering to the research protocol's inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Gather both quantitative and qualitative data from study participants, conducting data reviews to ensure completeness before transmitting it to the central server as instructed.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to review data for completeness and send collected data to the appropriate platforms/servers.
• Participate in regular meetings with the study team, document valuable insights and discussions, and provide daily updates and monthly reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security, including the safety and security of research equipment and data capture devices.
• Document and report any deviations from the protocol and ethical concerns encountered during data collection.
• Be prepared to provide additional research information as needed and address data inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
• Complete and submit reports, including data collection tools and instruments used during the consultancy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a degree in Education, Economics, Research, Statistics, or a relevant field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data management, and data analysis.
• Exhibit excellent computer skills and mandatory experience with real-time electronic data collection/capturing.
• Have experience working on similar projects within a one-stop-shop setting. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English, as well as local language(s).
• Demonstrate robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Be capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines on short notice.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.