Mercy Corps NGO Research Coordinator Jobs in Yumbe
Market systems approaches and refugees’ social connections have a critical role to play in the West Nile refugee response. Mercy Corps Uganda seeks to learn about the role of social connections and the effectiveness of its market systems development in West Nile to inform our future programming, influence the response, and contribute to global learning.
The Research Coordinator is a strategic role within Mercy Corps, managing research and learning in West Nile, Uganda to inform future programming and contribute to a range of global research products on Market Systems Development (MSD) and the role of social connections in coping and recovery.
Specifically, this role will oversee the implementation of an exciting new 2-year OFDA research award in partnership with the Feinstein International Center (FIC) at Tufts University (USA), with the goal of
building an understanding on the ways in which social connectedness links to resilience and improved livelihoods for individuals affected by crisis, including South Sudanese refugees;
to examine the ways in which Mercy Corps’ MSD interventions influence social connections and vice versa.
Responsibilities
The Senior Research Officer will report to the West Nile Team Leader with dotted line reporting to the OFDA Research Manager, based in Juba, South Sudan.
Fieldwork
Coordinate closely with the OFDA Research Manager, researchers from Tufts and research consultants to ensure that all research projects answer questions that are valuable to the Uganda program team and contribute to broader learning.
Together with the Research Manager, Tufts researchers and consultants, lead training of enumerators / data collectors and in-country team on sampling procedures, administering data collection instruments, and data quality control.
In collaboration with the key research personnel lead the training of enumerators on qualitative data collection tools, including interviewing technique, participatory rural approaches and other non-conventional qualitative tools such as journey mapping.
Implement field-based qualitative and quantitative research tools, including interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
Manage and provide oversight / quality assurance of data collection process, including managing enumerators and troubleshooting as needed.
Lead the qualitative data collection, including training and supervision of facilitators.
Data Management
As needed, manage the transcription and support the preliminary analysis of the qualitative data.
Conduct data quality checks and support data cleaning and analysis as needed.
Maintain organized files for data and research so that they are accessible to researchers and program team, including database management.
Assist in the development of relevant research reports by sharing contextual knowledge and feedback.
Team Coordination and Learning
Gather input and feedback from, and coordinate closely with West Nile programs teams on research questions, research design, and data collection processes to ensure that data and analysis is of high quality and aligns with research goals.
Support interpretation of results based on program teams’ and enumerators’ contextual knowledge.
Provide regular updates to West Nile program team about research findings. This includes providing informal insights at team meetings and leading presentations and feedback sessions at key points in the analysis.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are
expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility
Field enumerators and local consultants
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Mercy Corps Team Leader for West Nile with dotted line reporting to OFDA Research Manager, based in Juba, South Sudan
Works Directly with: In-country programs, operations and finance teams; OFDA Research Manager; Senior Director for Research and Learning, Markets Economic Recovery and Growth Technical Support unit; Cash and Markets Consultant; Principal Investigators (FIC); and FIC team members (Research Assistant, Project Manager and others assigned to the research)
Code of conduct
Ensure all field and office based activities are conducted in full respect of humanitarian principles and in an organized and dignified way.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian and development mission.
Adhere strictly to Mercy Corps’ code of conduct policy
Ethics and Integrity
All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation.
Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to a disciplinary action or may lead to termination
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in development, social sciences, or other related field; MA or PhD preferred
Outstanding knowledge of the political, cultural, and humanitarian dynamics in West Nile, preferably with experience having lived and/or worked in the region.
At least 3 years of experience conducting and managing field research in rural areas of Uganda, preferably in West Nile.
Experience conducting research within the context of humanitarian programming, preferably in a research or M&E role with an NGO.
Demonstrated skills in qualitative research methods, particularly interviews.
Experience managing a team of local enumerators, and providing capacity-building support
Experience conducting research for Market Systems Development (MSD) a plus
Experience conducting research related to refugees a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Good organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints Self-motivated
How to apply
Applications: Submit your online application to the Senior HR and Legal Manager by clicking on the following link https://www.fuzu.com/campaigns/research-coordinator-mercycorps , Clearly state your salary requirements on the cover letter, attach your CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications.
Deadline for Submission: Close of business on , June 30th, 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that this is a re-advertisement, those who had applied earlier not need to re-apply.
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps NGO Research Coordinator Jobs in Yumbe
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