Research Assistants at CultivAid

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research assistants to join our agricultural non-governmental organization (NGO). As a research assistant , you will play a crucial role in collecting accurate data related to agriculture in rural communities. Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and sustainable development initiatives.

Surveys:

• Review and test the tools before they go to the field.
• Identify the sampling group to be surveyed.
• Conduct field surveys in various areas where our projects operates.
• Interact with farmers, and other stakeholders to collect relevant information.
• Record data accurately and efficiently using digital tools.

Data Collection and Entry:

• Conduct and enter survey data into databases and spreadsheets.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and proper formatting of collected data.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of the findings

Community Engagement:

• Build relationships with local communities, understanding their needs and challenges also build relationships with the local government in the project operation.

Report Writing:

• Prepare concise reports summarizing survey results, trends, and recommendations.
• Present findings to project managers.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with other team members, including researchers, staff, and project coordinators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, economics, Data science or related field
• 1-3 years’ experience in Data collection, interpretation, analysis, and reporting
• Willing to work in the remote areas, willing to travel outside Dodoma.
• Trustworthy person with a good personality etc.
• Willing to Demonstrate the previous related project he/she did before.
• Available to start first week of April.
• He or she must have excellent computer skills, competent in Excell SPSS and familiar with Data tools.
• Must have a personal computer

Language skills

• Good command in both English and Swahili -Must
• Good interpersonal communication skills -Must