Research Assistants at IFS Consulting Limited – March 2024
IFS Consulting Limited is a consultancy company, a provider of comprehensive Monitoring, Research, and Evaluation (MRE) services, dedicated to assisting organizations in achieving meaningful impact and informed decision-making. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in delivering tailored solutions that drive positive change across various sectors.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
To assist in field activities for the given research studies. This includes but not limited to: Data management activities (collection, cleaning, coding, translation etc.), assist in planning of field work, consent study participants, stakeholder mapping, and mobilize participants from the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in logistical preparation for recruitment and mobilization of study participants 2. Actively participate in the process of troubleshooting on any issues affecting or may affect study field operations
- Attend all trainings organized by IFS
- Assist in community engagement
- Introduce the study to the participants and seek their informed consent to participate in the study;
- Contribute to tool review and pre-testing of tools (survey tools, focus group discussions and key informants’ interviews);
- Moderate FGDs and conduct key informant interviews;
- Conduct data collection and ensure quality, ethics and COVID-19 safety protocols are adhered to;
- Generate interview/FGD summaries per activity; as well as Document and report field experiences as per the plan through the guidance of Project Leader;
- Transcribe and translate qualitative data as well as data cleaning and coding
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of all collected data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for this role should have:
o A minimum education required at least a Diploma or bachelor degree of social science, statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation and any other related field o Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or mixed methods research including use of smartphones/tablets to collect data;
o Experience in data coding and data transcription and translation is an added advantage;
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Proficiency in use of smart phone/tablet to collect data is required; and
o Familiarity with research ethics and experience taking informed consent.
o Cultural sensitivity: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding.
If you meet the above criteria please send your curriculum vitae, academic certificates & other relevant documents to: recruitment@ifs.co.tz before 29th March 2024. Please indicate the position that you’re applying for on the subject line.
