Research Associate Job Vacancy at The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national
non-governmental organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in
Nigeria. PPFN seeks qualified candidates for the following positions
under the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) funded Project
for a one-year contract employment.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Code: RA 2015
Location: Dutse, Jigawa
Role
- The purpose of this position is to support the J-PAL Project in
the evaluation of community-based interventions designed to decrease
maternal mortality in the rural communities in northern Nigeria (Jigawa)
titled strengthening the Midwives Service Scheme with Community Focused
Interventions: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Trial in
Nigeria.
- The Research Associate will work closely with academic
researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks
including the following:
- Communication activities
- Data Management
- Training
- Financial management.
Requirements
- Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
- Experience in the management of programme implementation or
field research in health or development economics in a developing
country for at least a year.
- Demonstrable ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
- Knowledge of State (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
- Good understanding of finances and budgeting is essential.
- Capability to coordinate and supervise other staff.
- Fluency arid excellent communication skills in English and Hausa
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
How to Apply
Qualified candidate should send a letter of application indicating the
position applied and justification for their applications and
comprehensive resume (as one PDF document) to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline 25th January, 2015.