Research Assistants (RAs)

Company Background

Techops PM Associates is a leading consultancy firm specializing in project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and digital innovation. The firm works with governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations to design, implement, and assess impactful programs. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and technology-enabled solutions, TechOps PM Associates delivers high-quality research, strategic insights, and innovative tools that drive sustainable development and organizational effectiveness.

Job Title: Research Assistant

1. Research and Data Collection

• Assist in designing research tools such as questionnaires and interview guides
• Conduct fieldwork, surveys, and interviews
• Collect and compile quantitative and qualitative data

2. Data Management and Analysis

• Clean, code, and organize datasets
• Perform basic statistical and qualitative analysis
• Support interpretation of findings

3. Literature Review

• Conduct desk research and review relevant publications
• Summarize findings to inform project design and reporting

4. Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in drafting research reports, briefs, and presentations
• Ensure proper documentation of methodologies and findings
• Maintain organized project records

5. Project Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support to research projects
• Coordinate meetings, field activities, and stakeholder engagements
• Ensure compliance with research ethics and standards

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field

Experience

• At least 1–2 years of experience in research, M&E, or data-related work is an added advantage
• Experience in field data collection and report writing preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, or similar) is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High level of integrity and professionalism