Research Assistant (Intern) at African Student Founders

African Student Founders is a social enterprise with a primary focus on promoting economic self- sufficiency among disadvantaged youth through digital entrepreneurship. Our objective is to combat youth unemployment by offering support for startup initiatives and fostering the development of sought-after skills. Our initial endeavor concentrates on youth in West Africa, concentrating on specific demographic groups where we can make a substantial impact. Currently, ASF is collaborating with prominent service providers in the region to conduct a comprehensive landscape scan to assess opportunities, needs and gaps that will shape our strategic approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant (Intern)

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The role of the research assistant / intern involves facilitating the recruitment, consent acquisition, and ongoing interaction with study participants.
• The research assistant will oversee all aspects of study documentation and ensure the collection of high-quality data throughout the study period. The duration of this Research Assistant position is 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions and startup meetings related to data collection in advance of the study's commencement.
• Identify, engage, and obtain informed consent from potential study participants, adhering to the research protocol's inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Gather both quantitative and qualitative data from study participants, conducting data reviews to ensure completeness before transmitting it to the central server as instructed.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to review data for completeness and send collected data to the appropriate platforms/servers.
• Participate in regular meetings with the study team, document valuable insights and discussions, and provide daily updates and monthly reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security, including the safety and security of research equipment and data capture devices.
• Document and report any deviations from the protocol and ethical concerns encountered during data collection.
• Be prepared to provide additional research information as needed and address data inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
• Complete and submit reports, including data collection tools and instruments used during the consultancy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Degree in Education, Economics, Research, Statistics, or a relevant field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data management, and data analysis.
• Exhibit excellent computer skills and mandatory experience with real-time electronic data collection/capturing.
• Have experience working on similar projects within a one-stop-shop setting. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English, as well as local language(s).
• Demonstrate robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Be capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines on short notice.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Salary Range
N50,000 - N100,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@asfounders.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.