Field Research Assistant

TERMS OF REFERENCE

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT

1. INTRODUCTION

RAAGSAN is a female-led social enterprise providing strategic and analytical consulting services across Somalia. Our work spans policy down to grass-roots levels. We value both an intimate and accurate understanding of people being served by humanitarian and development investments in Somalia as well as the policy and program design of investments intended to assist those populations. Our aim is to connect communities and policymakers by working through a network of young and middle-aged professionals based across Somalia supported by senior consultants with strong post-conflict environment experience.

RAAGSAN works in fragile and conflict-affected states to develop and strengthen policies and systems that focus on Public Social Service Delivery, Disaster Risk Resilience, and Climate Change Adaptation. We also provide independent M&E services for National and International Organizations to measure the real-time performance of their projects, evaluate results and impact, and inform strategic future programming. Our operations have served a wide range of clients from the government, UN agencies, NGOs, and private companies.

1. BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION

Natural hazards are the main source of risks for several communities in Somalia and present a serious obstacle to achieving sustainable social and economic development. With a growing demand for risk reduction and climate adaptation programs, we are scaling up our research program focusing on climate change adaptation and disaster risk resilience (DRR) within the context of IWRM.

We are looking for a Field Research Assistant (DRR, Climate Change, and IWRM) to join our exceptional team of researchers driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact. In return, we offer a strong exceptional growth possibility within an expanding team. The person will work under the guidance of the RAAGSAN’s Research Coordinator and will work closely with a team of researchers based across Somalia.

1. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Research Assistant (DRR, Climate Change and IWRM portfolio) is an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher interested in a research portfolio on water, climate change adaptation, and DRR within the context of IWRM. Typical tasks include:

3.1.         Research and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Roles

• Support RAAGSAN’s research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (RMEL) activities as directed by your line manager, including contributing to drafting proposals, fieldwork, reporting, research papers, and other outputs expected from RAAGSAN

• Lead the field data collection, prepare the field data collection plans and ensure quality monitoring of ongoing field research activities, as well as generate regular updates on project progress

• Support the administration of projects in the field, helping ensure compliance with good practice in relation to the conduct of research, the RAAGSAN’s field research protocol policy, and other relevant policies

• Contribute to the development of research protocols and quantitative and qualitative research methods, including working with the team to generate ideas and understand the feasibility and acceptability of different approaches

• Undertake desk-based data collection as needed (e.g. remote interviews, systematic reviews)

• Provide remote or in-person training to data collection teams on research skills, study methods, and data gathering techniques

• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through presentations, participation in workshops and conferences, and scientific papers as appropriate

• Support the writing of reports that include contextual analysis and interpretation of data sets

3.2.       Representation and Advocacy Roles

• Represent RAAGSAN at key external events, coordination meetings, and forums.

• Support the Management team on advocacy and policy issues related to DRR, Climate Change Adaptation, and IWRM as requested

3.3.       Knowledge Management and Growth

• Support the development of learning products/materials and help organize regular learning events/workshops to garner insights from the target audience, social influencers, policymakers, and international stakeholders on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and IWRM

• Help RAAGSAN keep abreast of technological advances in the DRR, Climate Change Adaptation, and IWRM research field and constantly innovate and adopt new and creative means of garnering insights and measuring effects and impact

• Provide the communication team contents for dissemination on DRR, Climate Change Adaptation, and IWRM

And finally, passionately contribute to the growth and success of RAAGSAN!

• Educational Degree: A graduate degree or equivalent in relevant technical field such as Hydrology, Hydro Engineering, Water Resources Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment etc.

• Have the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities and proficiency in data management and statistical analysis.

• You will possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published and presented at conferences.

• You will need to be willing to travel and spend extended time in the field (up to 50% of the year).

• 2 years of professional experience.

• 1 year of research and/or monitoring and evaluation experience.

• Fluency in English.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Robust understanding of research in the digital space and technological fluency.

• Strong statistical and data analysis background is an added value

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.

• Demonstrated desire for excellence and an ability to inspire others.

• Good sense of humor, personable, and demonstrated ability to build networks.

• Familiarity with relevant software and analytical tools.

1. WORKING CONDITIONS
   • Some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks or attend events

• The position will involve working in locations that are remote and lack basic modern infrastructure.

1. • Applicants should submit a two-page CV, and letter of motivation titled the email “Field

Research Assistant ( DRR, Climate Change and IWRM portfolio)  – Fulltime position– Your

Name” to [email protected] .

• The letter of motivation should describe why the applicant wants to join the RAAGSAN team, with a specific example of how their experience and skills can enhance RAAGSAN’ work.

• The Deadline for applications is 30 September 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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