Research Associate at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organization, founded by Aigboje and Ofowvwe Aig-Imoukhuede to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and access to quality primary healthcare.

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation accomplishes its mission by supporting the reform initiatives of public sector entities, providing financing, consulting support, and capacity-building programmes and resources for the public sector workforce. The Foundation provides funding and strategic support to drive the work of affiliate organizations such as ABC Health, the private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Description 

• The Research Associate will conduct global and local research activities to improve public sector performance and other programmes of the Foundation.

Roles & Responsibilities
The Research Associate will:

• Support and contribute to the organisation’s strategic vision and the continued evolution of its programmes.
• Conduct research and development activities to create evidence-based advocacy tools.
• Conduct relevant data analysis and report writing.
• Develop concept notes and terms of reference for research and advocacy activities.
• Deliver desk-based research on areas relevant to the Foundation’s work.
• Support the Communications team with organising events, campaigns, podcasts, and webinars to ensure the implementation of the Foundation’s advocacy strategy.
• Support the development of thought leadership articles, policy briefs, case studies and other articles.
• Support the implementation of the Foundation’s advocacy strategy.
• Create and manage dissemination plans and advocacy campaigns for evidence-based advocacy tools.
• Execute any other duties shall be assigned from time to time commensurate with the level and nature of the post.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to research as assigned by the team lead.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Research and analytics
• Report writing
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking and Initiative
• Effective Communication

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of an Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Information Management, Education, Statistics or other related fields.
• 0 – 2 years’ experience required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirements to: hr@aigafrica.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.