Research Associate at Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national non-governmental organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria. PPFN seeks qualified candidates for the below position under the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) funded Project for a one-year contract employment.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Research Associate

Job Code: RA 2015
Location: Dutse, Jigawa

Role

• The purpose of this position is to support the J-PAL Project in the evaluation of community-based interventions designed to decrease maternal mortality in the rural communities in northern Nigeria (Jigawa) titled strengthening the Midwives Service Scheme with Community Focused Interventions: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Trial in Nigeria.
• The Research Associate will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including the following:

1. Communication activities
2. Data Management
3. Training
4. Financial management.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
• Experience in the management of programme implementation or field research in health or development economics in a developing country for at least a year.
• Fluency arid excellent communication skills in English and Hausa
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
• Demonstrable ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Knowledge of State (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
• Good understanding of finances and budgeting is essential.
• Capability to coordinate and supervise other staff.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2015.

How to Apply
Qualified candidate should send a letter of application indicating the position applied and justification for their applications and comprehensive resume (as one PDF document) to: [email protected]