Position Description:
The Country Research Coordinator (CRC) will provide logistical and administrative support to the evaluation team to ensure a smooth and successful fieldwork period. The CRC is responsible for scheduling Key Informant Interviews (KIIs); providing input on local context; and sourcing evaluation resources and supplies. We are recruiting for CRCs who will assist the evaluation team as they conduct data collection in Germany.
In Phase 1 of data collection (approximately August 1, 2020 – October 30, 2020), the CRC will support the team by conducting phone surveys in English and German.
In Phase 2 of data collection (approximately November 2020 – March 2021), the CRC will provide administrative support to the team who conduct interviews and focus group discussions. Roles include:
- Preparing the team for fieldwork
- Scheduling interviews and meetings for in-country data collection
- Maintaining regular communication with SI’s management team
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Handling logistics of data collection (setting up interviews, tracking completions, locating participants, identifying and setting up locations for interviews and focus groups, etc)
- Support research team with facilitation of focus group discussions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international affairs/relations or a related field.
- Prior experience coordinating with respondents and partners – including youth, developing country governments, ministries, universities, and/or local NGOs on behalf of implementation or evaluation teams.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, within the context of a larger team.
- Experience handling logistics of data collection (locating participants, setting up interviews, tracking completions, identifying and setting up locations for interviews and focus groups, etc).
- Experience with data entry and transcription of qualitative data preferred.
- Experience conducting interviews and/or focus group discussions.
- Exceptional communication skills in English and German.
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Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.