Peace Corps · 5 hours ago
Research Specialist
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Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning program and under the guidance of the Program Director to support all research undertakings, research leadership, management and research engagement activities.
Provide support to the organization through advancing leadership skills, offering coaching and mentoring and will foster a research culture while acting as champion for IntraHealth Namibia's research agenda.
Qualification
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Required
Master’s degree in a social science, international development, public health or related field
Minimum of three years relevant professional experience in the public health or international development.
Background in having worked in a position of leading research activities
Up-to-date knowledge of research methods and techniques
Demonstrated research experience in the public health sector
Demonstrated understanding of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience of collecting data with people who may (or may not) be vulnerable
Skills in planning and coordinating research tasks
Literature searching and report writing skills
Competent in the use data analysis software both qualitative and statistical software
Knowledge of data management processes such as anonymisation of interview transcripts
Experience of managing research projects and teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of the ability to collaborate actively within the NGO sector and externally to complete research projects and advance thinking
Ability to balance the pressures of research, administrative demands and competing deadlines