Job Description

The Research Officer is responsible for the full life cycle of research support and implementation, from conceptualization and design, to field-level implementation, and analysis and report writing.

Our ideal candidate is a strong team player who is passionate about delivering informed research products, wants to engage in the entirety of the research cycle, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. As Consilient’s research portfolios span diverse thematic and geographic areas, successful Research Officers will be versatile researchers who can quickly adapt to new topics, methodologies, and ways of working.

This is a full-time position based in our Hargeisa, Somaliland office. The position may involve occasional travel to project locations. The Research Officer reports to the Senior Research Manager.

Description of Main Duties

• Conceptualize and design methodologies to address key research questions;
• Draft quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects covering a range of subject matters;
• Manage data collection field teams and implement data quality control protocols;
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data;
• Support/lead report writing;
• Communicate with clients on project implementation and timelines, as necessary

Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with prior social science research experience (Master’s preferred);
• Experience in research methodology design, as well as quantitative and qualitative data analysis;
• Experience collecting primary quantitative or qualitative data will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of Stata or R;
• Experience collaborating with and managing diverse, multi-cultural teams preferred;
• Eagerness to engage in research across a multitude of sectorial areas;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines;
• Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Professional fluency in written and spoken French will be considered an asset.

Skills Required

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