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Research Associate

with Cambodia Development Resources Institute (CDRI)

BTDC-ID: 30557

Closing Date:

Announcement Description

CDRI—Cambodia’s leading independent development policy research institute, working to support capacity development within selected government and civil society institutions—is seeking a qualified applicant for the Research Associate position based in the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation of CDRI.

Announcement Positions

Research Associate

  • Category: Research / Development, Economics, Agriculture
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Salary: N/A

The Research Associate to be based in the Centre for development Economics and Trade of CDRI.

Duties
  • Research: Lead and Take initiative to
  • Prepare materials for research ethics application/review
  • Initiate the research project with a comprehensive study of research objective and methodology.
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Prepare interview questions, summarize interview, collect and analyse data.
  • Fieldwork implementation: conducting surveys and interviews
  • Maintain accurate record of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects as necessary
  • Translate research publication.
  • Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project.
  • Prepare and/or contribute to project articles, reports and presentations.
  • Perform project budget and work plan monitoring
  • Proposal/Grant development
  • Develop proposals for submission to granting agencies and calls.
  • Contribute to writing some parts of a proposal.
  • Administration and Management
  • Manage and respond to project-related emails
  • Prepare progress reports for team leaders and funding agency
  • Attend project meeting, seminars and other meetings as necessary.
  • Co-lead and monitor project activities
  • Coordinate event/facilitate organisation (ie. Consultation workshop, and disseminate workshop)
  • External committee membership (Donors, government or CSOs)
  • Supervision:
  • Supervise research assistant/interns working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between assistant/interns and centre director)
Requirements
  • Advanced degree in Economics, trade, fiancé, economics development, public policy or closely related fields (A PhD degree is preferred).
  • At least 3 years of research experience in economics, trade, finance, economic development, and economic policy.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytical software, including STATA, R, MATLAB, Nvivo, etc.
  • Commitment to mentoring and professional development of young researchers.
  • Abilities to communicate findings and strong communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written.
  • Proven track record of policy and academic research publications.
  • Experience with research grant writing.
 

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a motivation letter and detailed CV with a list of three professional referees to CDRI Administrative & Operations Unit via e-mail or CDRI (P.O. Box 622, Phnom Penh, Cambodia) provided in the contact details by 15 August 2024. Please refer to our website for more information on the position and CDRI’s work.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  •  P.O. Box 622, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  •  Cambodia Development Resource Institute
 
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