Research Officer (SOG/ST 5)

Key Responsibilities

To assist with the preparation and implementation of research design and plans:

• Assists in the development of an appropriate survey design; 
• Prepares Questionnaires for surveys and research; 
• Determines the various variables involved including cost, time, labour etc;
• Holds discussions with various stakeholders re development of survey; 
• Meet with various Unit Heads to discuss research objects in keeping with policy direction;
• Develops research plan in keeping with available resources; 
• Discusses and obtains approval for research plan; 
• Prepares research design, and sample scale. 

To undertake research based on specific instructions and in accordance with the policy direction of the PSED: 

• Identifies required data and makes contact with data sources to enable collection,
• Organizes and analyze data by statistical and other techniques; 
• Interpret the results of classified data and present the findings and conclusions in reports;
• Prepares tables and charts for use in plans, reviews and other Ad-Hoc Reports, as requested;
• Supervises research projects; 
• Analyses results and makes recommendations for actions to the Director;
• Selects and trains temporary field staff in techniques of interviewing by: 
  • Determining the category of interviewing that are required for specific projects/programmes; 
  • Interviewing and selecting temporary staff; 
  • Holding training sessions in interviewing techniques with those selected for training;
  • Arranging pre-testing exercises both for interviewers and for interviewing schedules.
• Analyses, interprets and presents data to facilitate project/programme planning by:
  • Editing, coding and summarising collected data; 
  • Working out statistical distributions averages, measures of dispersion, percentages and inferences; 
  • Interpreting the survey results. 

To collect, tabulate, analyse, classify and interpret data and generate relevant reports:

• Interprets results of classified data and presents the findings and conclusions for practical applications; 
• Classifies, tabulates and documents data collected during the research; 
• Prepares research reports, papers and analysis; 
• Prepares Special Papers required for presentation at local seminars and conferences;
• Generates information/data for inclusion in regular and special reports; 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Takes initiative 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• High quality output 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Compliant 
• Good written and oral interpersonal skills
• Thorough job knowledge 
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications 
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Database Management
• Sound knowledge of research and statistical management tools 
• Ability to analyse and interpret 
• Ability to analyse trends and make projections 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc. Management Studies, Public Administration or an equivalent area in Social Sciences
• Two (2) years experience in a similar position.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.