Senior Research Officer- AQBE Project ( Afghan Nationals Only )

Support research initiatives and data collection efforts for AQBE project.

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Kabul (Afghanistan)

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Overview

Support research initiatives and data collection efforts for AQBE project.

You have:

3-4 years and above of needs assessment tool development and support, including digitization and use of Kobo
USAID-specific assessment experience (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; master’s degree is preferable in data management and data sciences
Excellent communication skills
Excellent communication skills in Pashto, Dari
Willing to travel and conduct partner visits

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Job Description

- Responds to ad-hoc research requests on emerging issues. - Coordinates field data collection efforts in collaboration with the Senior Assessment Officer and program field team. - Supports the design, implementation and follow-up on program research needs. - Supports the creation of products that demonstrate the program’s strategy, achievements, impact and presence. - Support MERL Director for AQBE research deliverables, including: 1) Rapid Education Risk Analysis(RERA); 2) Household Assessments; and 3) Transition Assessments, in coordination with the IRC Airbel Research team; - Support for identified national research consultants to oversee the development and delivery of AQBE research deliverables; - Training support for research enumerators, as required, in coordination with national research consultants (qualitative and quantitative); - Support for IRB processes for AQBE research deliverables; - Ensuring follow up for all Airbel research requests in country. - Any other duties related to the job assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

- 3-4 years and above of needs assessment tool development and support, including digitization and use of Kobo - USAID-specific assessment experience (preferred); - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferable in data management and data sciences - Excellent communication and coordination skills - Excellent communication skills in Pashto, Dari - Wiling to travel and conduct partner visits

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Can you describe a time when you developed a needs assessment tool?	The interviewer is assessing your practical experience in creating tools necessary for evaluating needs in a program context.	Provide a specific example, highlighting your approach to tool development and the outcomes.
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