The Research Assistant is a member of Mokoro’s small, busy support team (previously predominantly Oxford-based, but now with several who work via remote/hybrid arrangements) and assists with the effective and efficient delivery of research support and outputs for Mokoro’s consultancy programme.
The responsibilities outlined below give a sense of what the job entails:
- Taking meeting minutes
- Scheduling and tracking meetings, including interviews and workshops
- Support in establishing and maintaining libraries of documentation and data
- Support assignments with travel and logistics (e.g. visas and accommodation), in conjunction with Assignment Manager and Business Administrator
- Note-taking/transcribing interviews and workshops
- Undertaking research to illustrate global, country and organisational contexts, including developing timelines, chronologies etc.
- Synthesising data and documentation
- Conducting literature reviews
- Carrying out quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary and secondary data
Person specification:
- Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. social sciences, economics, international
development - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a sound ability to work effectively with a diverse and geographically dispersed team
- Knowledge of the development and/or humanitarian sectors
- Commitment to Mokoro’s approach to collaborative working, strong supportive relationships and high-quality consultancy work
- Proven ability to work effectively and proactively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrable experience gained in either the voluntary, private or public sectors
- Some proven project/research assistance experience
- Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative research skills
Please read the full Mokoro ‘Research Assistant’ job description here.
How to apply
Please read the job description for full details of the role. To apply, send your CV and a brief covering letter highlighting how you meet the person specification to [email protected]. Accompanying this, please provide details of your availability as a start date in 2024 would be preferred, as well as detailing where you heard about the vacancy. If you have any questions or would like to chat about the role, you are welcome to email. The deadline for applications is 23.59 Monday 11th November 2024. Interviews are tentatively planned for Thursday 21st November 2024.
Mokoro values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need any additional reasonable adjustments to enable you to access the recruitment process. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK.