BBC Media Action is the charitable arm of the World Service established
by the BBC. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce
poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. To achieve
this, BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and
governments to;
Produce creative programmes based art robust research in multi-media
formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.
Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.
At present, BBC Media Action in Nigeria has several multi-year projects
addressing issues of health and governance through different outputs
including factual and drama and factual outputs. BBC Media Action is
looking for interested/motivated and dynamic candidates Researchers with
strong quantitative research skills, and an understanding of how
research informs programming to join the Team as;
1) RESEARCH OFFICER (QUALITATIVE)
JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Head of Research & Learning, working closely with
Senior Research Officers and other senior staff members, in the
effective, timely and efficient implementation of qualitative research
for BBC Media Action’s projects in Nigeria
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research
for all mass media campaigns across a range of different thematic areas,
comprising of formative research (e.g. literature reviews and focus
group discussions), process research (e.g. pro . testing of outputs) and
impact evaluation;
Assist in facilitating, monitoring and commissioning (where necessary)
research and outreach activities (e.g. focus group sessions,
quantitative studies, panel studies, case studies, listening groups
etc.), including negotiations on technical matters with BBC Media Action
staff and external agencies, working to budget and deadline
requirements;
Undertake the conduct of research sampling, preparation of discussion
guides, and design of questionnaires, working closely with the Head of
Research and other colleagues as required;
Support the analysis of qualitative data (and quantitative data, where
applicable), interpreting and communicating learnings from primary and
secondary research work in order to help project management, production,
and training teams to draw insights from the data that will be useful
in the design of activities;
Liaison with other BBC Media Action partners (NGO, Civil Society
Organizations) to monitor quality control and timely delivery of
projects;
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong qualitative research skills (research design, literature reviews, moderating , analysis and interpretation of data etc).
Moderate quantitative research skills (sampling and survey design, data
management and analysis using SPSS, questionnaire design ete).
Demonstrable knowledge of how qualitative and quantitative research methods inform the other.
Good communication skills, and the ability to clearly communicate the
findings of our research and what these insights mean for the users of
our data.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of ethical procedures in research.
Experience of writing precise and clear reports and briefing documents.
Good IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE)
Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment;
Result oriented and commitment to excellence;
Ability to multitask and deliver promptly
Academic/Professional Qualification
A good first degree in the Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Behavioural
Sciences, or the Humanities or any other relevant field;
Strong research experience in qualitative research.
Ability to speak and write Hausa is a definite benefit.
Analytical Thinking - Able to simplify complex problems, processes or
projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for
problem-solving and/or development.
Strategic Thinking - Can identify a vision along with the plans that
need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations,
decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.
Planning and Organisation - Is able to think ahead in order to establish
an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant
issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
requirements.
Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with
provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and Persuading - Ability to present sound and well -
reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of
strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or
behaviour change.
Managing relationships - Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self Development - Is able to Identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
REMUNERATION
N224,000.00 gross per month
The 1 position are Abuja based but may involve traveling the focal
states in Nigeria. They have a projected start date of December 2013 and
a probation period of 3 months. Initial contract is for 1 year with
possibility of renewal.
2) SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER (QUANTITATIVE)
JOB PURPOSE
Will support the Head of Research and Leaning in the efficient and
effective co-ordination and implementation of quantitative research
activities mainly as well as qualitative research activities for the SSC
Media Action's projects in Nigeria.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research for
all BBC Media Action's mass media campaigns across a range of different
themes, comprising of formative research, baseline studies (e.g.
surveys), process research and impact evaluation;
Support the facilitating, monitoring and commissioning (where necessary)
of all research and outreach activities (e.g. quantitative studies I
surveys, focus group sessions, panel studies, case studies, listening
groups etc), including negotiations on technical matters with BBCMedia
Action staff and external agencies, working to budget and deadline
requirements;
Support the analyses of quantitative data primarily and qualitative data
(when required), interpreting and communicating learnings from primary
and secondaryresearch work in order to help Senior Management, Project
Management, production, and training teams to draw insights from the
data that will be useful in the design of activities.
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
A good first degree in the Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Behavioural sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant field
A Masters degree in any of the disciplines above will be an added advantage;
Analytical Thinking - Able to simplify complex problems, processes or
projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for
problem-solving and/or development.
Strategic Thinking - Can identify a vision along with the plans that
need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations,
decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.
Planning and Organisation - Is able to think ahead in order to establish
an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant
issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
requirements.
Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with
provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and Persuading - Ability to present sound and well -
reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of
strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or
behaviour change.
Managing relationships - Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self Development - Is able to Identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
REMUNERATION
N224,000.00 gross per month
The 1 position are Abuja based but may involve traveling the focal
states in Nigeria. They have a projected start date of December 2013 and
a probation period of 3 months. Initial contract is for 1 year with
possibility of renewal.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover
letter with an introduction and capability statement stating their
capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word
document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional
referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) to:
hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org with the position applied for clearly
stated on the application letter:
DUE DATE: 5 November, 2013
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