The posting
The Research Associate is a member of the Research team providing day-to-day administrative support and coordinating of research operation roles
Responsibilities
Support the Research Unit in our research and evaluation work including but not limited to:
- Administrative support for research projects, such as assisting in the recruitment of study subjects, coordinating study visits, managing participant reimbursement.
- Preparation of research project’s supplies or equipment prior to study visits to ensure the appropriate items are available when necessary.
- Conduct basic research activities such as literature review, note-taking during interviews/FGDs, transcribing data, cleaning/ coding of data.
- Assist in preparing simple reports such as feedback reports.
- Act as secretariat for the Unit’s various functions, such as research committee secretariat, research and advocacy standing committee secretariat, ethics secretariat and evaluation secretariat.
- Organize and schedule research department meetings, manage agendas, and take minutes.
- Assist in the administration of the John M. Elliott Memorial Research Grant.
- Assist in the administration of our research newsletter.
- Assist in updating the Research Unit’s standard operating procedures.
- To assist or organise events as required e.g. annual lecture, workshops, evaluation festival, team bonding etc.
- To support the team in administrative tasks such as RFPs, PDPA checks, etc.
- Support the Unit’s efforts in Knowledge Management, such as working with centres to consolidate documents required.
- Coordinate DIK (Donation-In-Kind) items and volunteers.
- Undertake any other duties as may from time to time reasonably be requested by the research department.
Requirements
- An interest in research, programme evaluation, and the social service sector
- A diploma in psychology or other related fields
- Past experience working in social service agencies or research institutes will be an added advantage
- Shows excellent time management skill and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Able to pay attention to detail and problem-solving skill
- Able to demonstrate strong organizational and planning skill
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft forms, google drive and file sharing
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of team
- Ability to relate to staff in a collegial manner
- Able to commit to a one-year contract role, with opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs
