Search for Common Ground Institutional Learning Team Research Associate Jobs in South Sudan

Search for Common Ground Institutional Learning Team Research Associate Jobs in South Sudan

The ILT Research Associate will join the ILT team to support key projects, with the main project focused in Juba, South Sudan. The Associate will travel extensively to Juba, South Sudan with a team to conduct data collection activities and capacity building exercises for South Sudanese peacebuilders.

The initial term of the contract for this position will be four months and will expire in February 2019, with potential for contract renewal contingent upon performance and funding.

Key Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include:

Research

Develop research tools with a focus on inclusive and participatory approaches

Collect qualitative data from pilot participants in the form of interviews, unstructured conversations or focus groups

Conduct quantitative data collection with program participants

Use qualitative codifying methodology to analyze large amounts of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources

Develop an understanding of social network analysis methodologies

Gender

Navigating intergroup dynamics through a gender-sensitive lense

Incorporating a gendered perspective into research methodologies and MEL frameworks

Travel

Travel as often as bi-monthly, accounting for up to 50% of time. Trips mostly to Juba, South Sudan, though other regional travel and travel to Washington, DC may also be planned as needed.

Engage with a variety of key stakeholders, building relationships with a group of young South Sudanese leaders and peace practitioners

Coordinate events, such as lunch and dinner meetings, with the Search South Sudan office

Work with South Sudanese youth to build capacities around design, monitoring, evaluation, learning and research

Collaborate with International Experts

Attend weekly meetings with a global team of experts in social network analysis and

relational analysis

Exchange ideas and feedback in an emergent learning process

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualifications

You meet the following qualifications:

Education

Education and/or relevant work experience in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring research methods in international development, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or other related fields (graduate level preferred)

Experience

Experience conducting research on gender issues in developing countries or conflict contexts

Excellent written and oral skills in English – ability to draft, edit, and proofread

Experience working or living in conflict affected and resource-scarce countries

Experience in data collection, conflict analysis and conflict monitoring research training

Good computer skills (including Word, Excel) and a propensity to learn new ones

Skills and Competencies

Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Familiarity with the Arabic language, especially spoken dialects of Sudani Arabic

Strong tolerance for ambiguity and emergent processes

Sincere curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and approaches

Experience working with qualitative data analysis software (e.g. Nvivo, Dedoose, RQDA)

This position will close on October 4, 2018.

How to Apply

To apply

To apply, interested candidates should send the following items to our employment portal here:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Please include the following in your cover letter:

Minimum gross salary requirements (or current salary) in JOD
Projected start date
Where you found the posting
Selection will be made on a rolling basis and we therefore advise you to submit your completed application as soon as possible. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs in South Sudan.

Army Jobs - Navy Jobs - Military Jobs

Scholarship 2024/25

Current Scholarships 2024/2025 - Fully Funded

Full Undergraduate Scholarships 2024/2025

Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2024/25

PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded!

Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2024/2025

Funding for NGOs 2024/2025

Funding for Artists 2024/2025

Funding for Entrepreneurs 2024/2025

✅Over 4500 Current Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

✅ Undergraduate Scholarships 2024

✅ Masters Scholarships 2024

✅ PhD Scholarships 2024 Click Here!

Free Scholarship Newsletter --- E-mail Address

First Name

Then Don't worry — your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Advance Africa Newsletter.