FDRE Policy Study and Research CenterVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTPosition: Research Assistant Terms of Employment: short term contract (Project Based). The RA is supposed to work full time for the duration of the service agreement.Main duties and responsibilities• Prepare literature review and synthesis• Contact different organizations and collect information required for successful implementation of the survey activities of the project• coordinate and conduct qualitative and quantitative survey activities and meeting with stakeholders• conduct statistical analysis• assist in the write up of research reports• Conduct focus group discussion (FGD) and key Information interviews (KII) with different stakeholders.• Transcribe and analyze the FGD and KII results and make formal report• Undertake data compilation and management activities• Handles any other related activities assigned by the project coordinatorNumber Required: 1Remuneration: Attractive

Master's

Required Qualification
• Master’s degree in Economics, Development studies, Statistics or related fields.
• Experience in research
• An excellent command of STATA
Preferred Qualifications
• Good inter-personal communication skill
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience in managing/working with CSA manufacturing data is a plus
• Experience in conducting independent research as demonstrated by scholarly publications and/or policy reports is a plus

0-1 year

• Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application (cover letter, current CV, Educational credentials) until October 27, 2018.Human Resource Management Directorate