This job is mainly to provide research assistance to the Research Director and to participate in the design, execution, analysis and evaluation of the college research projects.  The contract is for one academic year with a possibility of renewal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistance:

• Writing and reporting of research findings as required by the Research Director;
• Maintenance of accurate files and records, both computerized and manual;
• Providing support accordingly (minutes of meetings, preparing reports, documentating researches, etc.);
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity;
• Assist in the design and maintenance of online surveys and technical databases;
• Assist in writing code and analyzing the data;
• Produce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations;
• Assist in organizing meetings of the researcfh units of the different colleges;
• Assist in general coordination and support tasks which are usually routine;
• Performance of any other duties associated with the research project, of an occasional nature, which may be assigned by the Research Director.

Research

• Uploading of research finding on an internet website

Other

• Other research tasks as requested by the Research Director

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Professional Skills, Knowledge Experience

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferably in Statistics;
• Excellent organizational and administration skills;
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills (preference in english);
• Excellent research skills, including on the internet;
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office software and IT skills in general.

Personal Attributes

• Confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail orientation
• Good team-working skills including commitment and flexibility
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize own work within agreed parameters
• Comfortable in setting and sticking to own deadlines as well as responding to other's deadlines
• Ability to work independently and to initiate activities as appropriate, in line with the job description
• An eye for accuracy
• Sensitivity to work with people with diverse cultures and beliefs
• Sympathy with the work and objectives of the Research Office

Other Circumstances

• Ability to work long hours on accasion

Interested applicants are advised to send via email their application documents to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

-comprehensive resume with cover letter

-photocopy of TOR, diploma,certificates of seminars attended in the last 3 years