Social Science Researcher on Climate Change Nutrition Study x 2
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Zvitambo Institute for Matern…
- Expires 04 Feb 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Zvitambo is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary Public Health research institute with the mission of helping children survive and thrive through research. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to conduct research and provide technical support and education to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious disease and give children a good start in life. Zvitambo is registered as a non-profit company with the Ministry of Justice and operates from a head office in Harare and a field site in Shurugwi.
Job Description
Zvitambo is seeking an experienced Social Science researcher to support the conduct of a climate change and nutrition study in Shrugging and Murewa districts. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Project Lead and Principal Investigator on various aspects of the project such as stakeholder sensitisation, qualitative data collection, participatory exercises/workshops, transcription of data, data analysis using NVivo, and other key research areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement the qualitative aspects of the Climate Change Nutrition Study under the direction of the PI and Project Lead
• Conduct community stakeholder sensitisation
• Lead focus group discussions and participatory exercises/workshops
• Train research assistants in qualitative research methodology
• Analyse data using NVivo
• Present and write reports
• Contribute to manuscript writing and publication
• The duties of the post outlined above are not exhaustive, and the postholder will be expected to be co-operative and flexible, undertaking such administrative and other duties as may from time to time be reasonably expected of a member of research staff.
Qualifications and Experience
• The candidate must have an MSc/MPhil degree in Nutrition, Health, or other Social Sciences
• The candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in qualitative research methodology (specific
competencies listed below)
Required competencies
• Experience with leading in-depth interviewing and focus group discussions (FGD)
• Experience transcribing and translating Shona interview transcripts and FGD transcripts into English
• Experience with thematic coding
• Experience with NVivo.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Ability to assess and organise resources and plan and move work activities forward in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluent in oral and written Shona
• Ability to lead a team
• Sensitivity to local context
Desirable competencies:
• Knowledge or fluency of Ndebele
• Experience writing scientific communication
How to Apply
Please submit your application to https://form.jotform.com/250152090211540
Please include a cover letter and CV that includes your relevant experience, and any other supporting
documents you deem relevant.
The closing date for applications is 4 February 2025. We aim to start in mid-February 2025. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic
disqualification.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in accordance with
its recruitment policy and procedure. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify documents attached with the
relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force.
