Research Assistant job at Refugee Law Project (RLP) | Apply Now

Research Administration and Support:

• Provide administrative support to the Research Officer, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements for research activities focused on RLP’s thematic areas.

• Assist with preparing research proposals, reports, and other documents, ensuring alignment with RLP’s research agenda and thematic areas.

• Maintain accurate records and files, both physical and electronic, related to research projects, including those focused on access to justice, mental health, and gender- based violence.

Data Collection and Management:

• Schedule data collection activities for research officers, pool researchers, lead researchers and Coordinator Research and Documentation

• Assist with data collection, including conducting interviews, surveys, and focus groups with refugees, youth, and vulnerable populations, focusing on RLP’s thematic areas.

• Support the use of innovative and non-conventional research methods, such as storytelling, art, dance, music, and other creative expressions, to engage young people and vulnerable persons, including victims and survivors of violence.

• Transcribe audio and video recordings, and organize notes and transcripts, ensuring data quality, confidentiality, and security, and adhering to RLP’s data management protocols.

• Support the Research Officer with data analysis, including data cleaning and coding, using tools like NVivo, SPSS, or R, to inform programming and policy in RLP’s thematic areas.

Community Engagement and Participation:

• Engage with communities and stakeholders, including refugees, youth groups, and survivors of gender-based violence, to promote research acceptance and participation in RLP’s research activities.

• Assist with obtaining informed consent from research participants, including administering consent forms, ensuring compliance with RLP’s research ethics and protocols.

• Build relationships with community leaders and members to facilitate research access and acceptance, particularly in refugee settlements and host communities.

• Support the development of community engagement plans and strategies, ensuring cultural sensitivity and relevance to RLP’s thematic areas.

Innovative Research Methods:

• Support the development and implementation of innovative research methods, such as participatory video, photovoice, and digital storytelling, to capture the experiences and perspectives of young people and vulnerable populations.

• Assist with the collection and analysis of data from non-traditional sources, such as art, music, and other creative expressions.

• Contribute to the development of research reports and other communication products that showcase the findings and recommendations from innovative research methods.

Data Transcription and Organization:

• Transcribe interviews, focus groups, and other data collection activities, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail, and organizing data in a manner that facilitates analysis and reporting.

• Organize and manage data, including notes, transcripts, and audio-visual materials, using digital tools like NVivo, Excel, or other data management software.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Assist with communicating research findings to stakeholders, including communities, government, NGOs, and donors, ensuring that research informs programming and policy in RLP’s thematic areas.

• Support the development of communication products, including reports, briefs, infographics, and social media content, highlighting research findings and recommendations.

• Engage with stakeholders to promote research uptake and utilization, fostering partnerships and collaborations that advance RLP’s mission.

Data Protection and Management:

• Ensure all research data is handled and stored in accordance with RLP’s data protection policies and procedures, adhering to international standards for data security and confidentiality.

• Support the Research Officer with data management and archiving, including transferring data to secure servers and ensuring compliance with RLP’s data retention policies.

• Assist with maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of research participants, particularly in sensitive research areas like gender-based violence and mental health.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work closely with the Research Officer and other team members to ensure research projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard, contributing to RLP’s overall research agenda.

• Collaborate with data management and archiving teams to ensure data is properly managed and stored, supporting RLP’s commitment to data quality and integrity.

• Provide support and assistance to other team members as needed, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.