Assistant Research Fellow at Economic and Social Research Foundation… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Economic and Social Research Foundation.
Description:
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) – an independent policy research think in Tanzania, undertakes, and facilitates research aiming at enhancing the understanding of policy options for development management in Tanzania. The overall mandate and primary objective of the Foundation is to initiate and coordinate studies in economic and social issues, to promote public understanding of economic and social conditions and public policy issues, to explore and analyze options of public economic and social policies and collaborate with the Government (central and local) of Tanzania, development partners, civil society organizations (CSOs), private sector, and other research institutions and entities with the purpose of enhancing the national capacity for policy analysis and development management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To undertake research design and implementation of ongoing research projects.
- To undertake extensive reading of various manuscripts (relevant research literature), magazines, newspapers etc.
- To participate in collection of secondary data from various data sources.
- To participate in designing fieldwork data collection processes.
- To manage fieldwork data collection exercises including research projects using experimental research methods such as Randomized Control Trials (RCTs).
- To participate in data analysis, interpretation of research findings and report writing.
- To participate in the organization of research workshops/conference including presentation of research findings in those forums.
- To participate in writing research proposals/expressions of interest to various calls issued by development funding agencies and other stakeholders/chents.
- Alongside other researchers in the lab, to participate in conducting short term training courses on development impact evaluation.
- To undertake any other duties assigned by relevant authorities within the research hub and ESRF m general.
Required skills and competencies.
A suitable candidate for the post should possess advanced knowledge in social sciences with proven skills and experience of working on management, analysis, and interpretation of primary (fieldwork) data. An ideal candidate should possess at least a master’s degree in economics or a related field. Candidates who have recently graduated from a PHD program or progressing towards graduating a PHD program are also encouraged to apply as post/pre doctoral research fellows. In particular, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications: –
- At least a master’s degree in economics or closely related field of social sciences relevant for the job as per specified roles above.
- At least three (3) years’ work experience in research and/or program management.
- Demonstrable knowledge of basic principles of experimental methods in social science including Randomized Control Trials (RCTs).
- High degree of “sense of responsibility” and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- A team player capable of working with people of different nationalities, cultures, and personalities.
- High organizational skills especially those in relation to management of fieldwork research.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should apply online by filling out this application form (https://bit.lv/3J 1 zXnJ) which is also electronically available on ESRF website (https: esrf.or.tz ). Please note that an estimated time for filling the form is 1 hour. Before you start, make sure you have your cover letter motivating why you are the best candidate for the position and an updated CV. For further information are advised to contact Dr. Constantine Manda through email address ([email protected] and [email protected]).
Application Deadline: 2nd April 2023.
