Join IRC as a Research Facilitator. APPLY NOW! 2024

July 1, 2024

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Join IRC as a Research Facilitator. APPLY NOW! 2024

Qualitative Research Facilitator – Re:BUiLD

Job Id: req52615
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Category: Technical Units
Employee Category: Volunteer
Job Type: Full Time
Open To Expatriates: Not Applicable
Currency: Ugandan Shilling
Compensation: Monthly

About the IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s most severe humanitarian crises by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people affected by conflict and disaster. Established in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in over 50 countries and 25 U.S. cities, offering aid, protection, and resettlement assistance to refugees and displaced populations.

Program Overview
The IKEA Foundation and the IRC have joined forces to launch Refugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (Re:BUiLD). This comprehensive program aims to help urban refugees and their host communities achieve economic self-reliance while inspiring global systemic change through evidence-based practices. The program leverages Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), pilots, and monitoring to identify effective methods for improving urban livelihoods.

Position Summary
The IRC is looking for Qualitative Research Facilitators (RCFs) to assist in the qualitative evaluation of the second wave of the Re:BUiLD RCT intervention in Kampala. This five-year initiative, active in Kampala and Nairobi, aims to boost economic self-reliance among urban refugees and vulnerable host community members.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct key informant interviews with clients to gather insights about their experiences, businesses, and practices.
Perform translation and transcription tasks as required.
Maintain compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies.
Follow confidentiality procedures when handling data.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or Humanities.
Experience in leading key informant interviews and collecting qualitative research data.
Background in working with vulnerable communities.
Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
Adaptable to changing work demands and expectations.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Swahili, French, Oromo, Somali, Amharic, or Arabic is a plus.
Must have a URA TIN number.
Willing to work in the neighborhoods of Makindye, Nakawa, Kawempe, Rubaga, and Kampala Central.
Urban refugees with a refugee ID are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline
Submit your application by 5th July 2024.

Professional Standards
IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles of the IRC Way, which include Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. The IRC enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Commitment to Equality
The IRC is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying. We seek to increase the representation of women, local community members, and underrepresented races and ethnicities.

Keywords
Qualitative Research Facilitator, IRC, Re:BUiLD, Kampala, Uganda, Urban Refugees, Livelihood Development, Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), IKEA Foundation, Volunteer, Social Sciences, Humanities, Key Informant Interviews, Vulnerable Communities, Multicultural Team.