Research Assistant (WorldFish Center)

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary depending on priorities at the time but interns are usually expected to work on substantive socioeconomic research topics whilst also offering support in other areas, including administration tasks and proposal development.

Typically, responsibilities might include:

• collecting and/or collating data for further analysis,
• analyzing data and drafting reports and scientific papers,
• assisting in translating/editing scientific papers and documents,
• assisting in finalizing concept notes and/or project proposals and liaising with donors.

Qualifications

• Research interests in one or more of the following areas: rural development and markets, food security, climate change, socio-economics and political science, and/or human geography and environment.
• Excellent written English and French, and ability to work comfortably in both languages.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in economics, social or political science, geography, fisheries or a rural development related field, Master’s degree in social sciences preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and willingness to work in a multicultural and interdisciplinary team, aptitude for communication, partnership and team work.
• Very good analytical and technical skills, ability to review and synthesize existing research, and strong written presentation skills.
• Strong capacity to work independently and a solid problem solving experience
• Very good computer skills, including the use and manipulation of spreadsheets and graphics
• Field experience with projects addressing natural resource management, fisheries or rural development in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, would be an advantage
• Flexibility to work in a multi-cultural team, juggling multiple tasks and sometimes shifting priorities at short notice, within a schedule that is always busy and sometimes very busy.

Application Deadline