The British Broadcasting Corporation, a British public service broadcaster, is hiring an Assistant Research Officer in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Research and Learning team, working closely with the Head of Research & Learning and other senior members of the team in the effective, timely and efficient coordination and implementation of research for BBC Media Action’s development communications projects in Nigeria.

Main Duties:

• Assist in the effective design, co-ordination and delivery of research for all BBC Media Action’s development communications projects across a range of thematic areas in which BBC Media Action works (e.g. health and governance), comprising of formative research, process research (pre-testing of outputs) and impact evaluation.
• Assist in facilitating and monitoring research and outreach assessment activities (e.g. focus group sessions, quantitative surveys, listening groups etc.), working to time, budget and high quality.
• Assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, interpretation and communication of learnings from primary and secondary research work, to relevant / key Project and Management teams, to aid strategic thinking and decision making.
• Undertake the supervision and ensuring quality control of research fieldwork.
• Assist in the design of research sampling, research instruments (e.g. recruitment questionnaires/screeners, discussion guides, questionnaires) and design of presentation charts.
• Undertake administrative duties to include documentation, pre-fieldwork logistic planning and resource acquisition.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Key skills and experience:

• Basic knowledge of / skills in qualitative research (interviewing, moderating, observation, ability to listen attentively etc.) and/or quantitative research (questionnaire administration, data coding etc).
• Ability to work closely with non-research teams in applying research findings to media outputs.
• Enthusiasm to learn about communication strategies and development issues.
• Basic knowledge of / skill in writing reports and briefing documents.
• IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to speak and write Hausa language is required.
• The Assistant Research Officer should have at least one year post NYSC experience conducting research or supporting any elements of research in / with any research agency or development organisation.

Method of Application

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