Crest Research and Development Institute seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Assistant who will support the development of research documents including research proposals, inception reports and evaluation reports and supervise field teams in data collection and the coordination of regional working group coordination meetings.
Crest Research and Development Institute seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Assistant who will support the development of research documents including research proposals, inception reports and evaluation reports and supervise field teams in data collection and the coordination of regional working group coordination meetings.
Crest Research and Development Institute seeks a Procurement Administrative and Logistics (PAL) Assistant who will provide relevant program, administrative and logistics support for project activities in line with organizational expectations and guidelines. He/she will also assist and provide administrative and logistics support to program staff in the implementation of CRADI day to day activities. The personnel will ensure office utilities, internal control, visitors/workshops logistics are provided.
The Legal Affairs Associate is to play the sole role providing legal leadership across the organisation. The Legal Affairs Associate is expected to provide proactive leadership, in-depth, legal -focused advice as well as implement initiatives and processes in order to set standards and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, ethical behaviour and responsibility across the organisation.
Program States: Lagos, Ogun, Edo, and Delta States
Number of slots: 4 (1 slot in each state)
Reports to: Director of Research, Data Quality Assurance Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research Associate (MERLA)
Duration: 30 days
Background
Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research and developmental aid. The Institute uses a multidisciplinary, community-friendly, and ethic-driven approach to support independent, high-quality research with an impact on business development, the public sector and civil society. CRADI partners with appropriate research, technology, development, communications, and governance institutions. Team members include people drawn from the academia, civil society, public and private sectors, as well as practitioners in various fields of endeavor who are concerned about the socio-political and economic problems of Africa.
CRADI is conducting the final external Evaluation of a project titled “Promoting Evidence-Based Prevention Efforts to Reduce Trafficking in Persons”. The project is aimed at improving access to trusted information sources and promoting informed decision making by sensitizing potential migrants on regular migration options, vulnerabilities to trafficking in persons (TiP), and risks associated with irregular migration. In addition, the project seeks to build institutional capacities and implement community-based actions in high-risk states of irregular migration such as Lagos, Edo and Delta. In collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the intervention aims to build the capacity of state and non-state actors to exercise evidence-based planning and monitoring of behavioural change communication to prevent TiP and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM). Secondly, through community-based actions (peer education, community dialogue, art-based competitions) and capacity building, the project aims to enable returnees, community members, government and non-government actors to take action to prevent exploitation and promote informed decision making on safe and regular migration pathways. The primary target audience is potential migrants aged 12-35 years from migration prone communities. The secondary audience includes key opinion leaders within target communities such as families, religious and traditional leaders who play an influential role in the decision-making process of potential migrants.
The research assistants would be responsible for completing the following tasks under the guidance and supervision of CRADI’s Research team:
Ø The research assistants’ contract will be on a need-for-work basis and is not a full-time role.
Ø Participate in a two-day training workshop.
Ø Participate in daily debrief meetings during data collection.
Ø Ensure quality assurance of data, coordinate with the research team to ensure consistency and quality of interview transcripts in English.
Ø Administer questionnaires to stakeholders and target beneficiaries in the target LGAs and communities of the project states, as well as providing important feedback on project’s field research activities.
The Research assistant will be responsible for the following:
v Conduct virtual and in-person Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and draft report for each
v Ensure required tools, consent forms are completed.
v Responsible for security and confidentiality of the electronic data.
v Make sure that the digital devices are fully charged.
v Gather and accurately record responses on questionnaires provided by the research team.
v Ensure that questionnaires have been thoroughly checked and completed.
v Submit completed questionnaires and other equipment used in fieldwork to CRADI.
v Compile findings in a format required by the research team.
v As part of each assignment, participate in briefings, carry out data collection, data entry and/or reporting.
v Recognize and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from field research activities
v Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the programme.
v Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.
v Able to build trust with people at the rural level and maintain confidentiality
v Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.
v Must be resident in one the state of assignment.
Education:
MSc, BSc or HND in Social Sciences or in a related field
Experience: 2 years field experiences in conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Skills
and Knowledge:
The research assistants will supervise the enumerators and ensure data quality at the data entry stage.
Interested candidates should kindly fill the form here. Applications must reach us on or before 22nd of September, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
CRADI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply. CRADI recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Program States: Lagos, Ogun, Edo, and Delta States
Number of slots: 16 (4 slots in each state)
Reports to: Director of Research
Duration: 20 days
Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research and developmental aid. The Institute uses a multidisciplinary, community-friendly, and ethic-driven approach to support independent, high-quality research with an impact on business development, the public sector and civil society.
CRADI partners with appropriate research, technology, development, communications, and governance institutions. Team members include people drawn from the academia, civil society, public and private sectors, as well as practitioners in various fields of endeavor who are concerned about the socio-political and economic problems of Africa.
CRADI is conducting the final external Evaluation of a project titled “Promoting Evidence-Based Prevention Efforts to Reduce Trafficking in Persons”. The project is aimed at improving access to trusted information sources and promoting informed decision making by sensitizing potential migrants on regular migration options, vulnerabilities to trafficking in persons (TiP), and risks associated with irregular migration. In addition, the project seeks to build institutional capacities and implement community-based actions in high-risk states of irregular migration such as Lagos, Edo and Delta. In collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the intervention aims to build the capacity of state and non-state actors to exercise evidence-based planning and monitoring of behavioural change communication to prevent TiP and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM). Secondly, through community-based actions (peer education, community dialogue, art-based competitions) and capacity building, the project aims to enable returnees, community members, government and non-government actors to take action to prevent exploitation and promote informed decision making on safe and regular migration pathways. The primary target audience is potential migrants aged 12-35 years from migration prone communities. The secondary audience includes key opinion leaders within target communities such as families, religious and traditional leaders who play an influential role in the decision-making process of potential migrants.
The research assistants would be responsible for completing the following tasks under the guidance and supervision of CRADI’s Research team:
The research assistants will supervise the enumerators and ensure data quality at the data entry stage.
Interested candidates should fill the form here. Applications must reach us on or before 22nd of September, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
CRADI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. CRADI recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
For the conduct of field activities in hard-to-reach terrains, CRADI invites interested and eligible vendors to submit Quotations for the Supply of branded protection gear (Field vests) for its field staff.
Position Summary
Crest Research and Development Institute seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Associate who will support the development of research documents including research proposals, inception reports and evaluation reports and supervise field teams in data collection and the coordination of regional working group coordination meetings. He/she will also lead the training of data collectors on research methodologies and create and implement data collection tools, surveys and guides to ensure accurate and compliant data collection. The position will be based in the head program office, located in Abuja with frequent travel across project locations in Nigeria. The position will report to the director of research and development.
Responsibilities
M&E Role
Research role
Program Role
Business Development Role
Minimum Qualification:
Application: To apply, you will be required to fill this form here and upload your cover letter and CV in one PDF. Kindly note that only one upload is allowed, hence the document should contain both cover letter and CV. All applications should be made on or before the 22nd of May 2022. Being that we are seeking to fill this position immidiately, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis till a suitable candidate is found for the position.
CRADI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
