• 5th May 2020
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We are hiring – RESEARCH ASSISTANT – CABO DELGADO, PEMBA

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JOB DESCRIPTION  FOR A RESEARCH ASSISTANT – CABO DELGADO, PEMBA

POSITION INFORMATION

Post Title: Research Assistant 

Recruitment: Local 

Location : Cabo Delgado, Pemba 

Duration of initial contract: 30 days 

Direct Supervisor: Project Coordinator & CCs 

Type of contract: Service Contract,

ABOUT CCS

CCs Social Research and Consulting, Lda., is a full-service research and consulting company established in 2018 by a PhD and MA – level researchers, with one objective: to offer high-quality research and consultant services through an integrative approach that brings together a multi-disciplinary and multilingual team which works on the basis of professional skills and competence, empathy and cross-cultural understanding. The company brings together young and a senior collaborators allowing for an energetic approach amidst designing research tools, data collection and analysis. Quality and objectivity are our key values in a world where truth and validity of information have become increasingly contested and subject to manipulation. The main office is in Maputo city. From there, CCs extends its services to all provinces of Mozambique. The company benefits from an experienced research staff with the capacity to conduct complex qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis in multiple national and foreign languages

BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT 

CCs Social Research and Consulting, Lda was recently commissioned a consultant service by an Local NGO to support on elaborating an internal Gender Police; which has to include an Action Plan to address gaps on gender issues within the organization. The CCs is therefore looking to hire a local Research Assistance to provide general support and work directly with Project Manager on executing local required duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are substantive duties and responsibilities:

• Act on behalf of CCs  as the main focal point of the project a Pemba and Cabo Delgado Level;
• Work directly with the Project Manager to ensure that all of programme plans are implemented and in line with CCs and client’s plans.
• Contact the client to collect, prepare and formulate documents required for the research to be carried on,
• Execute all the local interview with the client staff and its partners; analyze interviews and report to the project manager in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Be pro-active in canvassing suggestions for issues which can be fruitfully addressed;
• Prepare invitation letters and TOR for meetings and discussions, and ensure they are provided with the necessary background documents and understand the unconventional rules-of-engagement.
• In close consultation with PM, ensure provision of timely and quality technical backstopping by identifying the needs and sources for technical assistance and facilitating the provision of supports.
• Ensure smooth communications between Client and CCs/Project Manager in the progress of programme implementation and facilitate regular discussions to up-date current situations
• Carry out any other duties as requested by supervisors.

COMPETENCIES

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to CCs and client values
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact

Functional Skill Set:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or BA (hons) degree in Gender or Social Science Studies and/or other related fields of study;
• A minimum of 2 (two) years of professional experience in the realm of research;
• Solid understanding of gender related issues and harmful practices issues – desirable;
• Ability to liaise and affiliate with Government agencies, Development Partners, NGOs, CSOs, etc
• Good writing and reporting skills;
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision;
• Initiative and sound judgment, highly organized and demonstrate ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
• Able to work with a team, adaptable and output-oriented
• Demonstrate excellent communication and human relation skills
• Native of Mozambique and knowledge of command in English
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and current office software applications

HOW TO APPLY

• Send your CV
• Application ends on the 15^th of May. Application received after this data will be rejected.

OTHER INFORMATION

• There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• CCs does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• Women and Minorities groups (LGBT) or vulnerable groups (people with disabilities) are encouraged to apply.