Research Associate - 12 months contract

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