QualitativeResearchAssociate, International Develo

at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Qualitative Research Associate, International Development (U.S.)
Job Location

US-VA-Arlington | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-MA-Waltham

Job ID 
13092  

 Job Location  
United States  

Category 
Research
Overview

Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Associate 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. 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.
AIR is currently seeking a Qualitative Research Associate to join our International Development Division. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand qualitative data management and research experience on exciting evaluations of development programs.
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 qualitative data and trends using standard research practices and techniques
Apply qualitative research techniques and methods
Work on moderately complex assignments under indirect supervision
Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management
Provide administrative support to research projects
Conduct literature reviews and write sections of project proposals and deliverables
Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects
Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects
Participate in business development activities.
Code and analyze qualitative data using NVivo qualitative analysis software
Develop interview and focus group protocols
Conduct interviews and focus groups 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or Master's degree in such fields as Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy or related fields
Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis
Experience working and/or doing research in other countries
Experience with NVivo or Atlas TI or other qualitative software packages
Skills:
Excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment
Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Willingness to travel as needed
Ability to work independently on detailed assignments
Fluency in any of the following languages is plus but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic, 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,... 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.