Qualitative Research Assistant, International Development

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya American Institutes for Research (AIR) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We do this work because when we look to the future, we see opportunities to close gaps that are rooted in injustice. At AIR, we know that equity begins with systems that work for everyone, so we lead with expertise, follow the evidence, and never stop drawing new connections to build a better, more equitable world.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, and Experience:A Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, or related fieldsFamiliarity with qualitative research methods and data analysisKnowledge of Nvivo, Atlas TI, or other qualitative software package is a plus but not requiredSkillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgroundsOutstanding academic record, excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environmentFlexible, self-motivating, and able to manage multiple tasks efficientlyExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentFluency in English is required but f luency in any of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic or Portuguese

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniquesApply qualitative techniques and methodsCommunicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicableResponsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projectsSupport and organize content for focus groupsUtilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projectsParticipate in business development activitiesDevelop interview protocols and conduct interviews

REQUIRED SKILLS

Modelling (research), Research planning, Qualitative methods, Data analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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