Vacancy Research Assistants in Liberia Jan-March2012
Development Econonomics Group, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University
Research Assistants in Liberia, January-March 2012
Impact evaluation of a rural development program in post-war Liberia
Summary
We use randomized field experiments to assess the impact of a development project in post-war Liberia, implemented by ZOA Refugee Care. We measure economic development and social capital formation of a rural livelihoods program in Margibi and Montserrado county. Baseline data have been collected in 2010-2011. In this stage of the project we will revisit the communities to collect follow-up data and to perform the impact evaluation. We are looking for a research assistant (RA) who will help to monitor and evaluate the project. The period in the field will be approximately 3 months, and is expected to start early January.
As a RA you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in doing cutting-edge development research. In addition, you will have the opportunity to closely cooperate with an international organisation on the ground, and to gather work experience for jobs in development cooperation and research.
The tasks of the RAs include, but are not limited to: set-up of the impact evaluation including training of local field staff, pilot-testing and conducting behavioral experiments, managing field staff, and supervising data collection activities.
There is a possibility for writing a thesis or doing an internship based on the data/experience in the field.
We ask
Required
- Experience and interest in social science research
- Proficiency in English. Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent management and organizational skills, and ability to work independently
- Flexible, self-motivating, and a team player
Preferred
- Developing country experience, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies
- Willingness to work and stay in remote rural areas
- Interest in post-conflict development issues
- Interest in randomized controlled trials (RCT) / experimental methods in field research
- Course work or experience in quantitative and (or) qualitative research methods
We offer
- Full coverage of costs for housing and travelling in Liberia and other research-related expenses (applicants are encouraged to apply for additional funding to cover costs for visa and the flight to Monrovia).
- Work experience in development cooperation and research.
Applications and inquiries
Electronic applications should be sent to Gonne Beekman, before October 12th 2011.
Research director: eleonora.nillesen@wur.nl (0317 - 484 879)
Research coordinator: gonne.beekman@wur.nl (0317 - 484 373)
Development Econonomics Group, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University www.dec.wur.nl
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