Research Assistant

At Brooklyn Economic Consulting Ltd we provide rigorous Research, Data Insights and Advisory Services to our clients. Using our academic and research expertise, we have delivered functional solutions to our clients in the ever changing business, social and development environment.

More about us, please visit our website www.becoconsulting.com

About the Job: We are looking for suitable candidate to fill the above position, in Kenya/Remote for 6 months. The position reports to director.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing specific research methodologies, reporting and deliverables to each study.
• Developing and design of data collection tools in various platforms i.e. ODK, Kobo Enketo, Survey to go, Survey monkey, CSpro etc.
• Recruiting, training of data collection teams, budgeting and managing field works to ensure quality work.
• Support project planning and management of various new and ongoing projects.
• Data analysis, report writing, editing and preparation of presentation for each study conducted.
• Identifying and writing winning proposals.
• Provide support to company business development goals.
• Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors (Statistics, Mathematics, Development, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics) and MSc is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in project management, social or market research.
• Excellent skills in writing winning proposals in Market research, WASH, Gender, Digital works, Social protection and Agribusiness fields.
• Experience in project management and evaluation projects.
• Strong data analysis (use of Stata, SPSS, Nvivo), English report writing, and presentation skills.
• Able to effectively manage activities in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English required and fluency in Swahili is preferred.
• Experience working with INGO’s and government is preferred.
• Willingness to work within and outside Kenya;
• Experience working in East Africa is desired.