Qualitative Research Assistant, International Development (Kenya)

Overview

Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Assistant with our and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand quantitative data management and research experience on exciting evaluations of development programs. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.

Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:

Agriculture, food, and nutrition Early childhood development and education Refugees and migration Social protection Water, sanitation, and infrastructure Women's empowerment Workforce development

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

This position will be located out of AIR's office in Nairobi, Kenya.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by .

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques Apply qualitative techniques and methods Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicable Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects Support and organize content for focus groups Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects Participate in business development activities Develop interview protocols and conduct interviews

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy, or related fields Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis Knowledge of Nvivo, Atlas TI, or other qualitative software package is a plus but not required

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds Outstanding academic record, excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment Flexible, self-motivating, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment Fluency in English is required but fluency in any of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic or Portuguese