Research Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Research Assistant

Position Information: Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, analyzing data, preparing reports, etc. 

Representative Duties:

·                     Data Collection.  Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. 

·                     Record Keeping.  Keeps record of information obtained during research.  May include a database of information, hard files, etc. 

·                     Literature Research.  Conducts research of the literature. 

·                     Technical Research.  Independently conducts technical research. 

·                     Data Analysis.  Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.

·                     Report Preparation.  Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication. 

·                     Test Construction.  Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. 

·                     Collaboration.  Collaborates with other researchers.

·                     Material Presentation.  Presents research material to fellow researchers, etc. 

·                     As Needed.  Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree comparable to where the vacancy exists

Experience:  2 years experience as a research assistant

Preferred additional qualities:

·                     Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office

·                     Articulate and tactful communications skills; readiness to meet and work directly with clients.

Required abilities and dispositions:

·                     High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.

·                     Strong spoken and written communications skills.

·                     Capacity and will to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 15th November 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted