International Water Management Institute Vacancies 2019

Job Description

Job Title: Research Officer – Social Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct field data collection, database development, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building activities with a specific focus on Work Stream 2 on Gender under the REACH-STR project.
• Assist in the coordination of the REACH-STR project with national research partners in Ghana and other REACH component leads under Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
• Implement field activities (at research sites and in collaboration with other REACH field activities).
• Assist the Project Leader in collating key information on project activities, outputs and outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated technical, financial and relevant reports.
• Assist in the preparation of communication materials and organization of project events, including events organized by project partners.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Leader.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A master’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in a research and development environment, preferably in Ghana.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one local language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including database management and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in writing technical reports.
• Experience in the collection and compilation of monitoring and evaluation data.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and reliably carry out delegated functions without extensive supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multicultural environment.
• Proven commitment to gender equality and wider knowledge of youth and inclusion issues in Ghana.

Benefits

This is a nationally recruited staff positions and only Ghanaian citizens are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes transport and health insurance. The duration of the contract will be for a three-year period with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.