Research Project Assistant

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Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through an international network, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 130 countriesโ€”regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious association. By partnering with communities, organizations, and governments, ADRA is able to improve the quality of life of millions through 9 impact areas.
Job Description

Data Collection and Management

  • Participate in participant recruitment and administer questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews.
  • Ensure safe and accurate storage and handover of collected data.
  • Team Leadership and Training
  • Supervise and support Research Assistants to ensure adherence to protocols and quality standards.
  • Plan and deliver research team training in collaboration with Burman University.
  • Capacity Building
  • Participate in the organization and conduct of training sessions to equip youth leaders with ICT skills for advocacy, social media engagement, and knowledge-sharing
  • Community Engagement
  • Facilitate community feedback sessions to validate research findings.
  • Collaborate with the Community Advisory Board to ensure local voices shape project outcomes
  • Advocacy and Knowledge Translation
  • Support the operationalization of Knowledge Translation Hubs to promote digital literacy and evidence-based advocacy.
  • Assist in preparing presentations and materials for stakeholder meetings
  • Sustainability and Scale-Up
  • Contribute to concept notes and proposals for scaling up the project.
  • Support efforts to establish partnerships for future research initiatives.
  • Others
  • Perform any other tasks appropriate to the post and as assigned by the the Project Coordinator, Project PI, or their designee..

Desired Competencies and Minimum Qualifications

  • Education Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences
  • Experience Experience conducting interviews and community-based research.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based

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