Africa’s Voices is recruiting 2-4 Somali-speaking Research Assistants who will be part of the growing team working on research and citizen engagement in Somalia.
To be taken at (country): Nairobi, Kenya and Cambridge, UK
About the Award: Key tasks of the Research Assistants will include analysis and labeling of Somali language SMS data on a number of topics (including health, gender, nutrition and WASH), with a focus on providing insight into the cultural context and linguistic nuances found in digital conversations. They will also assist the research team in the design, implementation, management and reporting of projects in Somalia.
Type: 3-month consultancy contract (part-time and full-time opportunities) with possibilities of extension to one-year contract
Eligibility:
Essential
A completed BA degree in a relevant social sciences discipline (such as sociology, political science, public health, or social psychology)
Excellent Somali language skills, with understanding of regional variations and dialects within Somalia highly desirable
Experience in qualitative research methods such as content analysis, thematic analysis,and grounded theory
Proven ability to perform tasks for tight deadlines and under pressure
Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
Knowledge/experience of health communications OR public opinion OR emergency response
Experience in English-Somali translation for beneficiaries in Somalia
Experience/qualifications in project management, design and implementation
Fluency in Swahili and Sheng.
Number of Awardees: 2 to 4
Value of Program: Paid
Duration of Program: 3 months
How to Apply: To apply, please upload your CV via the Program Webpage link below by 15th March. We will keep the vacancy open if a suitable candidate has not been found.
For any questions, please contact Partha Moman, partha@africasvoices.org
Award Provider: Africa’s Voices
Application Deadline: 15th March 2017, with interviews 20th-23rd March
Start Date: 27th March 2017 (flexible)
Visit Official Program Webpage for details
To be taken at (country): Nairobi, Kenya and Cambridge, UK
About the Award: Key tasks of the Research Assistants will include analysis and labeling of Somali language SMS data on a number of topics (including health, gender, nutrition and WASH), with a focus on providing insight into the cultural context and linguistic nuances found in digital conversations. They will also assist the research team in the design, implementation, management and reporting of projects in Somalia.
Type: 3-month consultancy contract (part-time and full-time opportunities) with possibilities of extension to one-year contract
Eligibility:
Essential
A completed BA degree in a relevant social sciences discipline (such as sociology, political science, public health, or social psychology)
Excellent Somali language skills, with understanding of regional variations and dialects within Somalia highly desirable
Experience in qualitative research methods such as content analysis, thematic analysis,and grounded theory
Proven ability to perform tasks for tight deadlines and under pressure
Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
Knowledge/experience of health communications OR public opinion OR emergency response
Experience in English-Somali translation for beneficiaries in Somalia
Experience/qualifications in project management, design and implementation
Fluency in Swahili and Sheng.
Number of Awardees: 2 to 4
Value of Program: Paid
Duration of Program: 3 months
How to Apply: To apply, please upload your CV via the Program Webpage link below by 15th March. We will keep the vacancy open if a suitable candidate has not been found.
For any questions, please contact Partha Moman, partha@africasvoices.org
Award Provider: Africa’s Voices
Application Deadline: 15th March 2017, with interviews 20th-23rd March
Start Date: 27th March 2017 (flexible)
Visit Official Program Webpage for details
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