Qualitative Research Assistant, International Development (Kenya)
Qualitative Research Assistant, International Development (Kenya)
American Institutes for Research
Virginia, United States
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Overview
Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Assistant with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. The position offers an opportunity to gai n first-hand qualitative data ma nagement and research experience on exciting evaluations of development programs. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.
Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:
This position will be based in AIR’s office in Nairobi, Kenya and candidates hired for the position must be eligible to work there.
About AIR
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution 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 advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here .
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment .
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer
AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org .
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . You can also report it to your state attorney general . Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams .
Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Assistant with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. The position offers an opportunity to gai n first-hand qualitative data ma nagement and research experience on exciting evaluations of development programs. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.
Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:
- Agriculture, food, and nutrition
- E arly childhood development and education
- Refugees and migration
- Social protection
- Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
- Women's empowerment
- W orkforce development
This position will be based in AIR’s office in Nairobi, Kenya and candidates hired for the position must be eligible to work there.
About AIR
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution 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 advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here .
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques
- Apply qualitative techniques and methods
- Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicable
- Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects
- Support and organize content for focus groups
- Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects
- Participate in business development activities
- Develop interview protocols and conduct interviews
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, or related fields
- Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis
- Knowledge of Nvivo, Atlas TI, or other qualitative software package is a plus but not required
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
- Outstanding academic record, excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment
- Flexible, self-motivating, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
- Fluency in English is required but f luency in any of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic or Portuguese
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment .
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer
AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org .
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . You can also report it to your state attorney general . Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams .
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