Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Ramallah – Palestine

Organization: Arab World for Research and Development (AWRAD)

Field: Social Science

About Us: Arab World for Research and Development (AWRAD) is a pioneering social research and development firm. We work in Palestine and across the Arab region in the fields of socio-economic research, monitoring and evaluation, survey research, public opinion polling, data analytics, and policy analysis. Driven by a commitment to excellence, AWRAD and its researchers strive to advance scientific research, sound policymaking, and effective planning.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support our ongoing projects in social science research, and monitoring and evaluation assignments. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in social issues, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of research studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Prepare research materials, including training manuals, surveys and questionnaires.
• Assist in writing reports, articles, and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members and attend project meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and findings.
• Overall team support.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, English Literature, Politics, Economics, Public Policy, Human Rights, Gender Studies, and Statistics or related field.
• Experience in research methods and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications is a must.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with survey design and data collection methods.
• Knowledge of social science theories and frameworks.
• It is expected that a successful applicant will be open-minded, creative, industrious, and hold herself/himself to high personal standards. A willingness to work on multidisciplinary projects and teamwork are crucial values at AWRAD.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter, to [email protected] by November 3, 2024. Please include “Research Assistant” in the subject line.