The Planned Parenthoold Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is national non-government organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeira. PPFN seeks qualified candidates for the following positions under the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)- funded Project for a one-year contract employment.

 

Post: Research Associate (RA 2015) 

Location: Dutse, Jigawa State

 

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to support the J-PAL Project in the evaluation of community-based interventions designed to decrease maternal mortality in the rural communities in northern Nigeria (Jigawa) titled "Strengthening the Midwives Service Scheme with Community Focused Interventions: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Trial in Nigeria".

 

The Research Associate will worl closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including the following:

 

.  Communication activities

.  Data Management

.  Training

.  Financial Management

 

 

Requirements:

.  Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields:

.  Experience in the management of programme implementation or field research in health or development economics in a developing country for at least a year.

.  Fluency and excellenct communication skills in English and Hausa 

.  Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player

.  Demonstrable ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations

.  Knowledge of State (strongly preferred)or other data analysis software is preferred.

.  Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred 

.  Good understanding of finances and budgeting is essential 

.  Capability to coordinate and supervise other staff

 

How to appy

Qualified persons are to send a letter of application indicating the position applications and comprehensive resume (as one PDF document) not later than 25th January 2015 to Email: [email protected].