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Research Associate
Job Description
FourthIR is creating a roster for its research activities and therefore seeks applications from persons who are highly motivated and skilled to work on business and social science related research projects. The successful candidate is able to create appealing research reports for clients using graphic design skills and portrays a strong command of economic and financial analysis in those reports. A FourthIR Research Associate is a leader in the research groups with several interns who report into this role. The associate therefore has good interpersonal skills, coordinates webinars and seminars, presents research findings and works meticulously. The role reports to a Research Fellow who is an accomplished researcher. It also has a reporting matrix to the CEO.
FourthIR now invites applications from enthusiastic associates. Our research is multi disciplinary and therefore, Associates from all fields are welcome.
Responsibilities
Propose social science and business research projects that have an impact on society and policy
Identify research grants and work closely with a research fellow to apply for those grants
Create awareness for upcoming webinars and seminars by posting about them on FourthIR social media
Present research proposals and research findings to relevant stakeholders
Engage stakeholders and policy makers in research projects including but not limited to facilitating webinars
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting , Banking, Business Administration or related field
A master's degree is an added advantage
Strong Graphic Design Skills
Ability to run social media pages
Has run a newsletter before
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use Stata, Eviews and SPSS
Ability to use NVivo is an added advantage
Evidence of having published in Journal articles is an added advantage
Candidates who have taken the FourthIR research courses will have an added advantage
Candidates who have interned at FourthIR will have an added advantage
How to apply
Fill in this form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Intern
Job Description
Identifying and training the best researchers are two arduous tasks. Since 2021, FourthIR has been inviting students who are enthusiastic about research to join the unpaid internship program. The successful candidate works along side a research associate to assist create appealing research reports for clients using graphic design skills and portrays a strong command of economic and financial analysis in those reports. A FourthIR intern may not be the best researcher but develops his/her skills by working in a team. The intern therefore has good interpersonal skills, helps associates coordinate webinars and seminars, helps facilitate the presentation of research findings when called upon and works meticulously. The role reports to a Research Associate.
FourthIR now invites applications from enthusiastic interns. Our research is multi disciplinary and therefore, interns from all fields are welcome.
Responsibilities: Assist the Associate...
Propose social science and business research projects that have an impact on society and policy
Identify research grants and work closely with a research fellow to apply for those grants
Create awareness for upcoming webinars and seminars by posting about them on FourthIR social media
Present research proposals and research findings to relevant stakeholders
Engage stakeholders and policy makers in research projects including but not limited to facilitating webinars
Qualifications
A student of a recognized university or college who has completed the second year of study
Be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting , Banking, Business Administration or related field
Has scored a grade point average (to date) of at least B with strong grades in mathematics, accounting, finance and econometrics
Strong Graphic Design Skills
Ability to run social media pages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use at least one of these will be an added advantage: Stata, Eviews and SPSS, NVivo
Candidates who have taken at least one FourthIR research course will have an added advantage
How to apply
Fill in this form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.