Deadline: Ongoing
The FHI 360 is currently inviting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Officer based in Hatfield-Pretoria, South Africa.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Research Officer performs the following functions-
- Design, coordinate and conduct research studies that are relevant to or commissioned by the project.
- Contribute to the development of program evaluation design, plans for the project or as required by the donor.
- Develop from research study reports sound technical briefs premeditated to influence shifts in policy, practice and strategic shifts in the area of HIV/AIDS intervention programs .
- Contribute to the evolution of newer and locally sustainable strategies and approaches designed to address or mitigate the complex impact of orphanhood, socio-economic vulnerability, HIV and AIDS as well other negative factors affecting children and young adults at households and community-level.
- Provide technical and managerial oversight to all research and evaluation study processes as well as consultants’ performance (when required).
- Conduct extensive online literature search and reviews in support of scientific journals, conference abstract and project presentations as well as other knowledge management products.
- Assist with project’s MERL activities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Keep abreast of developments around research and evaluation approaches to ensure the application in appropriate CDS’ research and evaluation methods.
- Present academic and research papers at conferences both at national and international level.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- M.Sc. graduates in Social Sciences or Research-related degree with a minimum of five years combined work experience with national and international NGOs with hands-on expertise in empirical research, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and research writing will be given preference.
- PhD in Social Sciences or Public health-related academic degrees from a recognized institution and with background in NGO research experience.
- Experience in gender analysis and knowledge management within NGOs and other sectors may constitute an added advantage.
- Background in research writing, emerging technologies and methodologies for research would also be highly desirable.
- Applicants with more than 3 years of experience in the field of public health research with evidence of numerous research and scientific publications to their credits may be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit FHI 360.
