Research Officer at a Reputable Non Governmental Organisation (NGO)

A reputable Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) located in Abuja needs to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Research Officer

Location: Abuja
Reporting to: The Executive Director

Position Information: Provides assistance to the Executive Director and other staff by collecting data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, analyzing data and preparing reports.

Duties:

• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information, hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature.
• Independently conducts technical research.
• Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Collaborates with other researchers.
• Presents research material to the Executive Director and other staff, when needed.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Person Specification

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 12 months experience as a research officer.
• Knowledge of Donor agencies and/or issues related to their program areas.
• Ability to Recognize and be responsive to the needs of all clients of the
• Centre, including funding agencies, the Board of Directors, Technical
• Advisory Committee, Government MDA’s, related NGO’s, participants and employees.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and internet.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2013

Method of Application
All interested applicants should forward a one page application letter plus a maximum 3 page CV to the:
Advertiser,
P. M. B 2007 Maitama Abuja.