Research and Data Assistant

Employer: Stichting SEMA

Role: Research and Data Assistant

Department: Research and Data

Type: Fulltime (12 months contract/renewable)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Supervisor: Research and Data Manager

Key working relationships: Program, Operations, technology, research and data Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
  • Accurately enter citizen feedback data into SEMA’s database.
  • Conduct regular data cleaning and quality checks.
  • Assist in data verification and validation processes.
• Data Analysis:
  • Support the Research and Data Manager in conducting basic data analysis.
  • Create data visualizations to communicate findings clearly.
  • Assist in generating reports on citizen feedback trends and patterns.
• Field Support:
  • Provide logistical support for field data collection activities, including equipment management and data collection tool maintenance.
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist in scheduling interviews, focus groups, and other research activities.
  • Maintain accurate records of research activities and documentation.
  • Provide general administrative support to the research team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data entry and data management software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).
• Basic data analysis skills (e.g., using Excel formulas).
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

The Research and Data Assistant will primarily work in an office environment, with occasional field visits to support data collection activities. The role involves working with large datasets and requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. This is a full-time job (40 hours/week), with occasional weekend activities (conferences, meetings.)

What We offer

An opportunity to develop your leadership in the context of an international network and developing your expertise at the intersection of technology, data, public innovation and citizen engagement. This is a great opportunity for a young talented and driven professional with promising managerial experience. We offer a full-time contract for 12 months which may be renewed upon successful completion of targets. The probation period is 3 months. PAYE, NSSF and health insurance are covered, as well as 21 holidays and an annual training budget.

Remuneration is a combination of base salary and increments based on acquisition achievements. Please note we are a small, local social enterprise, and we offer salaries according to Ugandan local organization standards – we do not offer an international organization (UN) scale salary. We are looking for someone who is (willing to be) based in Kampala, Uganda.

Job application procedure:
Email your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] & [email protected]   We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. To be considered for the first round of selections please submit before 30th August 2024. First interviews with selected candidates will be held in the last week of August.

Note

There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, race, nationality or religion in any circumstances.