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Research Assistant

with Save the Children International
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Research Assistant

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Announcement Positions

Research Assistant

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  • Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching, Social Work, Economics, Research / Development, Assistant
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Role Purpose

The Research Assistant will support the Evidence and Learning team of Save the Children in planning for research and evaluation activities, developing data collection tools and databases. The post holder will be using mobile data collection platforms and statistical databases for statistical data analyses, providing data collection training, managing and ensuring quality of data collection, preparing fieldworks and data processing, assisting in data analysis and report writing, and supporting the team in organizing data dissemination events.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours.

Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC)

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Qualifications and experience
  • Completed Bachelor Degree in education, social work, psychology, sociology, demography, operations research, statistics, econometrics, economy, development studies, or related field of social science from internationally recognized universities
  • Essential
  • Good skill and knowledge in designing database to capture data using mobile applications such as KoBO, CSPro., or SurveyToGo.
  • Knowledge of statistical applications, particularly IBM SPSS Statistics and STATA.
  • Competent in checking for data consistency using related computer applications.
  • Basic knowledge of statistics, including data preparation for statistical analysis.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Good facilitation skill and team spirit.
  • Strong commitment to learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
  • Fast learner and willing to learn new things.
  • Innovative, proactive, and be able to lead the data processing team with little supervision.
  • Excellent English and Khmer (English writing and Khmer typing), and strongly confident in document translations.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced MS Excel.
  • Young professionals (including recently completed Master degree from internationally recognized university) are strongly encouraged, particularly those who have a gaol to pursue advanced career in research, impact evaluation using advanced statistical analyses and econometric modelling.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Cambodian nationality.
 

How to Apply

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and apply as Link or email provided in the contact detail

Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. All qualified female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.

For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website

We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

  • International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
  • Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
  • Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
  • 18 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave
  • Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
  • Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
  • Flexible working hours
 
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Contact Details

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  • Save the Children
 
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