Research assistant

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About the Company

Empirica is a Research and Consultancy firm specialising in social research and evaluations of programmes and projects. Our mission focuses on delivering high-standard research and evaluation services, supporting evidence-based decision-making for various organisations. We have conducted research on topics including child nutrition, economic promotion of youth, and non-formal skills development, working with a number of international organisations. Our expertise includes both quantitative and qualitative research methods, indicator development, advanced analysis, comprehensive qualitative analysis, and effective presentation and communication of research findings.

Position: Research Assistant

Empirica is currently looking for a Research Assistant to support the core team with the execution of various research projects. The role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including desk research, development of research instruments, proposal writing, conducting research analysis, report writing, and research coordination. The position is initially offered for a 4-months probation period, and then extended annually based on performance.

Qualification requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Sociology or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is preferred and will be a significant advantage.
• Additional qualifications in project management or event planning (preferred).

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Strong interest in social research and evaluation.
• Solid writing and reporting skills with the ability to present information clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Punctuality and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, promoting collaboration across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Russian and English; knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage but not essential.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, Excel) is a plus but not required.

Duties

Research Support:

• Conduct desk research and literature reviews.
• Assist in developing research tools (e.g., questionnaires, interview and focus group guides).
• Write proposals, contribute to research reports, including data analysis and visualisation.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Present findings in clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Translation and transcribing of the documents. 

Coordination and Administrative Support:

• Coordinate with data collection teams and consultants to meet project goals.
• Assist in recruiting data collectors, managing contracts, and fieldwork logistics.
• Organise meetings, workshops, and field visits.
• Facilitate data collection process for some of the projects
• Manage research files and data and update social media/website content as needed.

Conditions

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed at the interview stage.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter detailing why they meet the requirements of this position to office@empirica.international by 3 November 2024

The position is based at Empirica LLC office at Arstanbek Duisheev Street 18, Bishkek City.