Research Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT YLABS
YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people 10–24 years old. Founded in 2016 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs has worked in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America in partnership with young people to design health programming to address key challenges in sexual reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work
Our team of physicians, designers, economists, developers, public health professionals, and educators bring a unique mix of human-centered design, adolescent health, economic and health outcome evaluation, behavioral science, and implementation know-how to the global problems facing youth.
We have offices in the US and Rwanda, but are currently supporting our teams to work remotely during COVID-19.
YLabs is committed to building teams and policies that promote equity, justice, and belonging at work. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds,
socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
JOB SUMMARY
YLabs is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the monitoring, evaluation and research of its projects. YLabs collects a wide range of data through mixed-methods approaches, including digital data collection, and seeks to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Research Coordinator. This role is to be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report directly to the Research Lead.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With the Research Manager and Research Lead, support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of data collection systems such as recordkeeping systems, quality control processes and additional
- Coordinate the planning, collection of research data including the recruitment and coordination of research subjects, as
- Assist in project work planning helping to ensure that the pre-established scope of work, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are
- Support the recruitment, supervision, and coordination of a team of research assistants helping to ensure their work is of high
- Prepare periodic and ad hoc research reports, as required by
- Support the development of appropriate monitoring tools for tracking of regular project
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection
- Organize field work to monitor data collection and ensure that the data collected is of a high quality and accurately reflects the responses This includes working with implementing partners to screen potential study participants for inclusion/exclusion criteria and documenting participant data at each level of study level.
- Ensure compliance of project
- Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the project at
YOU HAVE:
- 3-5 years of monitoring, evaluation, and research, preferably with NGOs or INGOs in the fields of public health or international
- Bachelors’ degree in Project Management, Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, Economics, public health and/or any other relevant academic
- Prior experience conducting field research, including conducting surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions is highly
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools like SPSS, STATA, ti, etc, would be a plus.
- Familiarity with data collection tools like Qualtrics is
- Prior experience with monitoring and evaluation of digital interventions is
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to track and record projects progress through to completion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both English and Kinyarwanda
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a rapidly moving environment
YOU ARE:
- Passionate about YLabs’ mission to design solutions with youth that measurably and meaningfully improve their
- An organized and prioritization pro, who is proactive and flexible. Excited to help implement an innovative program for young people in
- Enthusiastic to work as part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team of designers, public health specialists, writers, and evaluation
- A natural collaborator who understands how to build strong relationships across the
- Adaptable, optimistic, and flexible when faced with changing circumstances and challenges
- Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate evening calls with the US-based YLabs
LOCATION:
This role will be based out of the YLabs Rwanda office.
BENEFITS:
YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location.
The salary range for this position is gross RF11,750,000 – RF13,875,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To apply, send a resume, brief cover letter to talent@ylabsglobal.org with the subject line “Research Coordinator, CyberRwanda”.
This posting will be open from August 10 – August 24, 2021. Once the application period closes, all applications will be reviewed by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins.
All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background check and criminal record clearances.
The deadline: 18 September 2021
