The Opportunity
The Objectives of this Consultancy – Junior Research Associate (Quantitative) part-time consultant – is to support CUBIC staff with the quantitative tasks of behavioral science-focused projects. Tasks include: data collection and supervision, data analysis, experimental design, literature reviews, report writing, training, among others.
This role requires a min of 1-3 days per week of work.
Key Responsibilities
The Junior Research Associate (Quantitative) part-time consultant will carry out tasks for supporting 1-3 projects, such as:
- Desk review
- Conducting desk research that includes literature reviews, data availability, and project documentation on behavioral issues/previous evidence on particular topics
- Design/Coordination
- Supporting the design of interventions
- Supporting IRB submissions
- Supporting the training of enumerators
- Help plan the implementation of interventions, including RCTs
- Help overseeing and monitoring interventions and data collection
- Data analysis
- Conducting statistical analysis of existing surveys, census, and available datasets
- Conducting statistical analysis of impact evaluations
- Analytical work
- Presenting data in compelling and understandable ways
- Supporting the preparation of presentations
- Drafting and/or editing project briefs, reports, and case studies
- Work closely with senior team members to contribute to academic projects for journal submission, where results are suitable for publication
- Assisting with behavioral design training sessions and workshops
- Other tasks as needed
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
Click the link: https://forms.gle/ZubdAPYAcG4SiTyHA and complete the online form while applying for this position.
Closing Date for Application: 30 November 2023
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.