Overview
Horn Africa Consultants Firm (HACOF) supports clients ranging from government and non-governmental organizations across the Horn of Africa region to operate more effectively. HACOF uses proven strategies, methodologies, and road maps to provide relevant, insightful, and cost-effective research, organizational development, democracy, governance & peacebuilding, and Media Monitoring & Analysis portfolios. For more information about the organization, please visit our website through the link https://hacof.com
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking to recruit a result-oriented professional to support both quantitative and qualitative studies. This is a key role in ensuring the quality of research outputs and bids with the view of securing our competitive advantage and improving performance.
The Research Officer will be responsible for writing high-quality reports, bid proposals, and the quality of data collected during fieldwork. The position will be based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, statistics, political science or equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent experience.
· At least five years’ research and statistics related projects experience
· Experience in empirical research, data analysis, and in writing evidence-based reports with practical recommendations.
· Ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis software packages (for example, R, STATA, SPSS, NVivo, etc.).
· Experience with data management, cleaning, and analysis.
· Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research design, analysis, and reporting
· Advanced experience in Mobile Data Collection Applications (e.g., Kobo, ODK, Survey ToGo, Survey Solutions etc.)
· Demonstrable knowledge and experience in resource mobilization, business outsourcing, soliciting, and defending proposals.
· Excellent oral presentation, communication and networking skills, and interpersonal ability.
· Excellent skills in managing and delivering a range of research projects quality control and solid outputs.
· Excellent organizational and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritized to meet deadlines.
· Ability to develop and utilize appropriate methods and tools to support high-quality research.
· Practical and theoretical understanding of certain portfolio areas such as governance, media, peacebuilding, etc.
· Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Proven skills in report writing for and presentation of high-quality research findings, including experience in developing conclusions and policy & practice recommendations from research evidence.
· Key Responsibilities for Research Officer
· To support overall research operations in the HACOF Somaliland office.
· Compile, analyze, and report data for evaluations (baseline, midline, or end line), Third Party Monitoring, assessments, and other reports.
· Conduct internal audits and data quality control measures as well as ensure field data is of high quality and meets the clients’ standards.
· Support the other research team members in the development and utilization of appropriate research methodologies and methods, evaluation strategies, and research tools including innovative technology tailored methods.
· Deploy primary research tools (questionnaires and discussion guides), conduct qualitative, and quantitative analysis in relevance to the assigned studies.
· Lead presentation to relevant clients on research findings and outcomes.
· Work as Senior Research/Business Development Manager in the development of new project ideas, including the development of funding proposals with a particular emphasis on research, TPMs, and evaluations.
· Lead the preparation of competitive bid proposals and expressions of interest.
· Perform any other relevant researches and studies.
To apply for this post please send a CV, cover letter, writing sample (original, unedited work), and two references to HACOF HR at Hargeisa@hacof.com with the subject line ‘**Research Officer, Hargeisa–Somaliland ‘’YOUR NAME’’**. Feel free to get in touch if you require more information about the role. Applications closing date: 15th December 2021.
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