Tasks & Responsibilities Objective 
Evaluation 

• Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z for M&E projects 
• Support the design or design evaluation tools and evaluation methodologies 
• Conduct secondary research and desk reviews in support of baseline, midline, and/or endline evaluations 
• Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards 
• Transcribe interview notes and support Research Lead / Research Manager in drafting evaluation reports Objective

Fieldwork 

• Undertake research in support of evaluation projects,  including fieldwork and primary data collection, putting fieldwork at the centre of the mission 
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (such as surveys, case studies, focus groups, field observations, and key informant interviews) 
• Support project fieldwork and monitor the quality of data collection in support of evaluations 
• Provide input to improve the quality of the field teams’ notes, transcripts, outputs for evaluations Objective

Organisational Support 

• Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and evaluation standards 
• Plan fieldwork logistics, and adequate resource management with field coordinators for all evaluation projects 
• Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network 
• Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily and weekly updates

Requirements Required

• A Master's degree in a related field (IInternational Relations, International Development, Political Science, Monitoring & Evaluation) 
• Previous relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, including monitoring and evaluating development and/or humanitarian projects and programs 
• Knowledge of key institutional frameworks, M&E standards and methodologies (UNEG, OECD DAC), and stakeholders 
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs 
• Proven experience in project management and leading teams 
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO) 
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English 
• Keen attention to detail 
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team 
• Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines

Tasks & Responsibilities Objective 

• Team Management and Coordination 
• Enact the timeline implementation and execution of the RM’s vision for the project 
• Head all research and internal communications processes 
• Accountable of all project finances, reporting, liaison with finance and admin teams 
• Manage project team members both in office and field locations 
• Train national and international teams 
• Produce, review and approve key project documents 
• Oversee fieldwork authorisations processes under the responsibility of the area coordinators 
• Coordinate activities with relevant partners 
• Responsible for timely submission of deliverables and timely invoicing Objective 

Client Management and Communications 

• Manage day-to-day client requests and all day-to-day internal/external interfacing for the project - Prepare and lead presentations for stakeholders (internal and external) 
• Maintain and coordinate an efficient system of data sharing and data uploads of all project-related data Objective 

Research 

• Lead Research and Planning Teams 
• Manage mixed methods fieldworks in multiple countries 
• Produce the design of research tools, research methodologies and outputs 
• Manage, train and task research assistants and area coordinators 
• Execute the quality and timeliness of the collected data 
• Contribute to analysis, report writing and dissemination 

Required 

• A Master's degree in a related field (Economics, Political Science, International Development) 
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, economics, and international development 
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs - Proven experience in project management and leading teams 
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO) - Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders 
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English 
• Keen attention to detail 
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team 
• Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines 

Required 

• A Master's degree in a relevant field 
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, displacement, economics, and international development 
• Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa 
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs 
• Proven experience in project management and leading teams 
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO) 
• Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders 
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build professional relationships 
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English  
• Keen attention to detail 
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team 
• Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines 

Desirable 

• A PhD degree in a relevant field 
• Published articles/papers (peer-reviewed) 
• French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages 

Required 

Prior experience working and conducting research in contexts surrounding migration, displacement, and/or international development are requirements for this role. The successful Senior Research Assistant is further required to have: 

• A completed Master’s degree in International Development, Political Sciences, Economics, Statistics or any related discipline with 1+ years of additional experience required  
• Strong interest in socio-economic research and innovation for development (should be complementary) 
• Exceptional English writing skills  
• Proven experience with quantitative research and advanced data analytics, experience in STATA, SPSS or R an asset 
• Advanced data visualization 
• GIS and mapping experience desirable 
• Web design and dashboard experience desirable 
• Keen attention to detail, pro-active 
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a spread-out international team.  
• Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.