Research Associate at The 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 suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions under the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)-funded Project for a one-year contract of employment:

Position: Research Associate (RA2012)

Location: Dutse, Jigawa State

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the JPAL Project initiatives 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, but not limited to, the following:

• Communication activities
• Data Management
• Training
• 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
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Knowledge of Stata (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
1 November, 2012

Method of Application:
Suitably qualified persons are invited to send in their one page letter of application indicating the position applied and justification for their applications and comprehensive career resume to:
Email: vacancyra@ppfn.org Please refer to ppfn.org for more details on this vacancy.