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Assistant Research Officer - International Development Research

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Economic Development Initiatives Ltd
High Wycombe (30 minutes from London) - United Kingdom
S: Competitive

Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) Ltd is a research consultancy working in international development and has offices based in the UK and East Africa. EDI works with high profile development clients such as the World Bank, National Governments, Millennium Challenge Corporation, DFID and others in co-developing and implementing large scale socio-economic surveys. We have also developed a leading data-collection software product, surveybeâ„¢, for conducting large scale international development surveys, and we support clients all over the world with the preparation and implementation of surveys on CAPI technology using this software.

EDI now seeks an Assistant Research Officer to work with our survey teams in the running of high-value large-scale surveys, as well supporting our external surveybe clients in the preparation and implementation of their own research surveys on mobile technology using the surveybe software.

As an Assistant Research Officer,

Work with our overseas teams to conceptualize and set-up surveys, including configuring questionnaires using the surveybe software, training of our field teams, piloting/testing the survey, setting up data processing and quality control procedures, and writing manuals;
Monitor the field progress and incoming data, and provide feedback to the team;
Prepare final data sets for client delivery and assist in writing reports;
Use your survey expertise to support our surveybe clients as they move from paper based questionnaires to electronic questionnaires (PAPI to CAPI);
Conduct remote (online) and on-site training sessions for survey and field teams to build client capacity to configure and manage their own surveys using the software;
Guide clients through the design and configuration of their project specific questionnaires in surveybe, and advise on best data model/structure of their survey;
Assist the the Senior Research Manager, Operations Director and other research team members on business generation, preparation of project proposals, company profiles, expressions of interest and tenders for EDI and surveybe projects as required;
Support clients in managing survey changes and incoming data throughout the research project lifecycle.

This exciting role will provide the opportunity for significant international travel to East Africa and other developing countries, often in remote areas.

Applicants should be a recent Master's graduate in Development Economics, International Development, Statistics, or similar, and have some experience in a developing country scenario.

In addition, the applicant must possess:

Essential:

An excellent knowledge of and experience of using STATA and writing do-files for dealing with large datasets, and a good understanding of data structure;
An enthusiasm for setting up electronic questionnaires that stretch the boundaries and possibilities of electronic questionnaire design;
Interest in measurement issues in data collection;
Experience in analysing large data-sets from surveys in developing countries;
Demonstrated experience of an organised and flexible approach to managing and prioritising multiple concurrent projects and activities in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate and influence a variety of audiences;
A strong attention to detail;
Willingness to travel on short notice and on a flexible time basis;
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client deadlines;
Ability to work independently;
Travelling or working experience in a developing country;
Excellent command of spoken and written English;
Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

Extensive knowledge of SQL and other software related syntax/code, otherwise the ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply it;
Experience in managing data collection in developing countries using CAPI systems (surveybe, ODK etc);
Experience in socio-economic research design and impact evaluation methods;
Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures, and working with teams from a distance;
Experience conducting training and/or working in a client facing role.


Working arrangements:
The position is full time and the candidate would be based at EDI's offices in High Wycombe (town centre), an easy commute from central London. International travel will be required. To apply please send an up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 3 sides of A4) and a detailed statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable. Please indicate in your detailed statement when you are available to start work.

Please send applications to vacancies@surveybe.com no later than 31st May 2016 at 09:00hrs (UK Time). Please make sure you include the title of the post you are applying for in the email subject and where you heard about the vacancy in your cover letter.

For further information on EDI, see http://edi-global.com/

Job summary

Employer:

Economic Development Initiatives Ltd

Location:

High Wycombe (30 minutes from London), United Kingdom

Education:

Master's Degree

Sector:

Business/Industry

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Posted:

29th April 2016

Apply By:

31st May 2016

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