Research Assistant

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in the Research and Evaluation Department for FHI 360’s Global Education, Employment and Engagement (G3E) Business Uni t , supporting programs in gender and social inclusion, economic participation, civil society, peacebuilding, and global education. Professional fluency in both French and English is a requirement.

Background

The Research & Evaluation (R&E) department of FHI 360’s Global Education, Employment and Engagement (G3E) business unit provides technical leadership and technical support in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and research activities. The R&E department develops and maintains standards of quality and rigor for all aspects of research, monitoring, and evaluation. Further, the R&E department works with G3E technical teams to develop and implement a robust research agenda that contributes to the global knowledge base on development solutions and advances FHI 360’s intellectual leadership.

Applied Knowledge & Skills :
Collecting data from secondary sources

Writing data snapshots and desk reviews on key topics

Supporting survey and in-depth interview instrument creation

Data cleaning and organizing

Qualitative data coding and analysis

Contributing to research studies and assisting with writing, reviewing and editing research manuscripts

Managing communications about research activities and products, including blogs, webinars and newsletters

Working language proficiency in French, Arabic, and/or Spanish preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with specialized software such as Stata, NVivo, Dedoose, R, Power Bi, etc.

Some knowledge of survey data collection procedures and software (ODK, Kobo, etc).

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.

Experience :
0 – 2 years of relevant research (research assistantship, fellowship, etc) experience.

Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.