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  • Posted: Apr 15, 2014
    Deadline: Apr 29, 2014
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    BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme - called "world class” by the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) - provides insight into audiences’ lives to ensure that our projects reflect their needs and circumst...
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    Research Officer (Qualitative)

    Job Details

    • The position is Abuja based but may involve travelling to the focal states in Nigeria.
    • The projected start date is June 2014 and a probation period of 3 months.
    • Initial contract is for 1 year with posibility of renewal.

    Job Purpose
    To assist the Head of Research & learning, working closely with Senior Research Officers and other senior staff members in the effective, timely and efficient implementation of qualitative research for BBC Media Action's projects in Nigeria

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist in the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research for all mass media campaigns across a range of different thematic areas, comprising of formative research (e.g. literature reviews and focus group discussions), process research (e.g. pre-testing of outputs) and impact evaluation;
    • Assist in facilitating, monitoring including negotiations on technical matters with BBC Media Action staff and external agencies, working to budget and deadline requirements;
    • Undertake the conduct of research sampling. preparation of discussion guides, and design of questionnaires.
    • Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

    Core Technical Competencies

    • Strong qualitative research skills (research design, literature reviews, moderating, analysis and interpretation of data etc).
    • Moderate quantitative research skills sampling and survey design, data management and analysis using SPSS, questionnaire design etc;
    • Good communication-skills. and the ability to clearly communicate the findings of our research and what these in sights mean for the users of our data;
    • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of ethical procedures in research; Experience of writing precise and clear reports and briefing documents: and Good IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

    Knowledge and Experience (Desirable)

    • Ability to work in a team and in a multicuifural environment:
    • Result oriented and commitment to excellence:
    • Ability to multilask and deliver promptly.
    • Ability to speak and write Hausa is a key requirement

    Academic/Professional qualifications

    • A good first degree in the Social Sciences. Health Sciences, Behavioural sciences or the Humanities or any other relevant field;
    • Strong research experience in qualitative research:

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with an introduction and capability statement stating their capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (induding their telepone, fax and email addresses) not later than 29th April 2014 to hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter:

    Note

    • Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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