Khulisa Real Estate Jobs in Accra
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Job Description
The USAID/West Africa’s Peace through Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation II (PELA II) Activity invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) Short-Term Technical Assistant who will be hired for an initial six months on an as-needed basis. There is the possibility that the position may be re-advertised for another six months following the initial six-month period.
In line with USAID West Africa’s Regional Development Objective One (RDO 1), of enhancing democracy, peace, and stability across the region, PELA II is actively engaged in research to expand knowledge and understanding critical to decision-making; and to more broadly strengthen USAID/West Africa's effectiveness in implementing its projects; coordinating its activities related to peace and governance; learning from its experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought leader regarding peace promotion and countering violent extremism (CVE) in the West Africa region.
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Purpose of the post
The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to a technical team of experts including the Democracy & Governance and Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (Democracy & Governance and P/CVE) Advisor, to ensure the successful initiation and completion of research activities in time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will liaise with the relevant PELA II technical officers to ensure the smooth running of research activities and projects; and will be accountable to the D&G and P/CVE Advisor, and the team. The RA will be able to:
- Support the D&G and P/CVE Advisor, in the management of research activities
- Provide support to the technical team for surveys and primary research that contribute to the knowledge and understanding of democracy, governance and P/CVE issues in West Africa
- Excellent skills in the following software - MS Office, SPSS or any other statistical package
- Conduct online literature searches relevant to current and future related research activities
- Conduct assigned research, and summarize findings for the research team
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to the research team, such as organizing meetings for, and behalf of the team
- Support the research team in collecting relevant data for research purposes
- Support the team in writing reports and other relevant products of the research for presentation
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Support the PELA II team in other tasks, as needed.
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Required Skills or Experience
The applicant should:
- Have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Development Assistance such as Peace Studies; Development Studies/Management; International Relations, Political Science, or other related fields
- Must have the knowledge and some experience in conducting research in the social sciences.
- Have professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English and in reading and writing French
- Have proven writing research papers in excellent English.
- Have a strong background in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Familiar with the democracy, governance, peace and stability trends in West Africa
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to review and summarize literature for research purposes
- Good knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation would be helpful.
Location: Accra, Ghana
No. of Positions: 1
Position Status: Short-Term Technical Assistant
Apply by: February 28, 2023
Duration: 6 months initially, with possible continuation
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2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
At Khulisa, we believe in a practical approach to engaging committed and capable local employees, this increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. For more information on Khulisa, please visit www.khulisa.com
Job Description
The USAID/West Africa’s Peace through Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation II (PELA II) Activity invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) Short-Term Technical Assistant who will be hired for an initial six months on an as-needed basis. There is the possibility that the position may be re-advertised for another six months following the initial six-month period.
In line with USAID West Africa’s Regional Development Objective One (RDO 1), of enhancing democracy, peace, and stability across the region, PELA II is actively engaged in research to expand knowledge and understanding critical to decision-making; and to more broadly strengthen USAID/West Africa's effectiveness in implementing its projects; coordinating its activities related to peace and governance; learning from its experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought leader regarding peace promotion and countering violent extremism (CVE) in the West Africa region.
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Purpose of the post
The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to a technical team of experts including the Democracy & Governance and Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (Democracy & Governance and P/CVE) Advisor, to ensure the successful initiation and completion of research activities in time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will liaise with the relevant PELA II technical officers to ensure the smooth running of research activities and projects; and will be accountable to the D&G and P/CVE Advisor, and the team. The RA will be able to:
- Support the D&G and P/CVE Advisor, in the management of research activities
- Provide support to the technical team for surveys and primary research that contribute to the knowledge and understanding of democracy, governance and P/CVE issues in West Africa
- Excellent skills in the following software - MS Office, SPSS or any other statistical package
- Conduct online literature searches relevant to current and future related research activities
- Conduct assigned research, and summarize findings for the research team
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to the research team, such as organizing meetings for, and behalf of the team
- Support the research team in collecting relevant data for research purposes
- Support the team in writing reports and other relevant products of the research for presentation
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Support the PELA II team in other tasks, as needed.
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Required Skills or Experience
The applicant should:
- Have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Development Assistance such as Peace Studies; Development Studies/Management; International Relations, Political Science, or other related fields
- Must have the knowledge and some experience in conducting research in the social sciences.
- Have professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English and in reading and writing French
- Have proven writing research papers in excellent English.
- Have a strong background in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Familiar with the democracy, governance, peace and stability trends in West Africa
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to review and summarize literature for research purposes
- Good knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation would be helpful.
Location: Accra, Ghana
No. of Positions: 1
Position Status: Short-Term Technical Assistant
Apply by: February 28, 2023
Duration: 6 months initially, with possible continuation
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