at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Qualitative Research Assistant, International Development (U.S.)
Job Location
US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-MA-Waltham
Job ID
13010
Job Location
United States
Category
Research
Overview
Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Assistant with our International Development Division (IDD) 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 qualitative 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.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
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 clicking here.
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
Disclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
