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Under the supervision of the Research Coordinator, the Research Officer is responsible for coordinating gender sensitive research to support the work of the Organization
Key Outputs:
- Statistical and other data
- Project reports, research. Technical papers prepared
- Research Initiatives implemented
- Research studies and surveys conducted and documents
Key responsibility Areas:
Technical/ Professional
- Plans, organizes and implements ender sensitive research in areas relevant to the work of the Organization
- Develops statistical indicators and indentifies methodology to facilitate the assessment and analysis of economic performance
- Conducts research studies, surveys and provide reports related to findings
- Process and analyze data researched and present findings of research to the Executive Director
- Investigates and makes recommendations on the feasibility of income generating projects undertaken by various groups
- Liaises with international information resource and coordinates programmes to facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of information on women’s issues.
- Liaises with other research institutes for the execution of research activities and sharing of information
- Identifies, trains and supervises field staff in the execution of research programmes
- Prepares project reports as required
Other Responsibilities
- Represents the Organization at meetings/ conferences and other for a as requested
- Performs other related duties that may be assigned
Performance Standards:
- Accuracy in timeliness are observed in the execution o duties
- Research activities are conducted in accordance with established research and data collection techniques
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism are displayed in the execution of duties and personal conduct
- Established deadlines, targets and quality standards are consistently met
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Minimum required Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a major in Sociology/ Gender or other related discipline
- M.Sc. Degree would be an asset
- At least three (3) years related experience
Required Competencies:
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Excellent presentation, written oral and communicant skills
- Strong computing, quantities and information gathering skills
- Sound knowledge of statistical methods, survey design and investigate programmes
- Proficiency in the use of SPSS or other similar applications
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and conviction of purpose in unfavourable or unpopular situations
- Ability to work with groups of person from various social and economic backgrounds.
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