| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Research |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | |
| Vacancy Number: | SH25-01 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
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| Organization: | Samuel Hall |
| Years of Experience: | A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred. |
| Contract Duration: | 12 months, with a 3-month trial period |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, International Development, Political Science, Economics, or a related fi eld. |
| Close date: | 2025-04-05 |
Our research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes and designs policies in contexts of migration and displacement. Our approach is ethical, academically rigorous, and based on fi rst-hand experience in complex and fragile settings. With offi ces in Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya and Tunisia, we are based in the regions we study. We have over ten years of experience in 70+ countries and have become a trusted partner and leading voice in the fi eld of migration and displacement research, working with governments, donors, multilateral organisations and NGOs, as well as public and private sector entities. It's an exciting time for Samuel Hall – Stanford University recently selected us as one of the Global South's high-potential, fast-growth social enterprises. For more information, please visit www.samuelhall.org.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: We work in a fast-paced, demanding environment – you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who fi nd opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable team players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and help us to maximise our social impact.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 - Project Coordination
● Implement and execute the project timeline for P3 projects and P3 contributions.
● Lead research, and internal communications processes.
● Manage project fi nances, and reporting, and liaise with fi nance and admin teams in line with SH processes.
● Ensure timely submission of deliverables and manage invoicing processes.
● Handle client interactions and manage internal/external communications related to assigned projects as needed.
● Lead client presentations, focusing on data fi ndings and quantitative analyses.
● Maintain and coordinate an effi cient system of data sharing, ensuring secure and organised data uploads for all project-related data.
● Regularly report project progress to P3 pillar lead and required to report to all units (operations, HR/admin, fi nance).
Objective 2 - Research and Data Analysis
● Oversee quantitative data collection, ensuring rigorous daily monitoring and effective communication with clients and fi eld teams.
● Address and resolve challenges during data collection to maintain high data quality and consistency.
● Enhance the quality of fi eld documentation, such as interview notes and reports, emphasising clarity and reliability of data.
● Train fi eld teams and colleagues on project cycle management, evaluation standards, and best practices in data collection and harmonisation.
● Coordinate fi eldwork logistics and resource allocation, ensuring effi cient data collection processes that adhere to harmonisation standards.
● Lead Research and Planning Teams (RPT)
● Supervise, manage and train research assistants with a focus on enhancing their quantitative analysis skills.
● Lead the analysis of quantitative data, contributing to report writing, and dissemination of fi ndings.
● Design research tools, and research methodologies and produce outputs as requested.
● Undertake ad hoc data analysis for projects under other pillars.
Objective 3 - Pillar and Operational Support and Process Oversight
● Provide essential support to the Pillar and other pillars as requested.
● Provide essential support to the Operations team on surveys and data collection as requested.
● Oversee project boards within the pillar, uphold accountability to internal processes, maintain high standards and adhere to organisational policies.
● Act as a liaison between Samuel Hall and various stakeholders to understand their data needs, tools, and systems, offering guidance on improving data collection methodologies and harmonising indicators across projects.
● Offer training sessions and workshops to partners and internal teams on optimising their data collection tools and extracting meaningful insights from their datasets, with a focus on practical applications of data analysis techniques.
● Contribute to the development of a Data network within the sector, by attending relevant events and actively engaging in BD activities.
● Contributions to proposals as required.
● Liaise and organise cross-pillar support and collaboration.
This position best suits individuals with a solid background in the humanitarian / development sector, and/or international development research. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifi cations:
Research
● A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, International Development, Political Science, Economics, or a related fi eld. A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
● Exceptional writing abilities in English, with a knack for distilling complex technical fi ndings into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
● Demonstrated quantitative research and advanced data analytics expertise, with profi ciency in R, Python, Stata, or similar statistical software.
● Strong skills in Excel.
● A meticulous eye for detail combined with the initiative to communicate proactively.
● The capacity to manage workload effectively, accommodate occasional irregular working hours, and adhere to strict deadlines.
Stakeholder engagement, liaison and capacity building
● Proven experience or a keen interest in understanding and enhancing data quality and systems across different actors within the humanitarian and development sector.
● Ability to represent the organisation in various forums, advocating for high data standards and system optimization.
● Capacity to liaise with multiple stakeholders to understand their data management needs and to provide guidance on improving their data collection tools and systems.
● Willingness to conduct training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing partners' and teams' abilities to harness the full potential of their data through harmonisation and effective analysis techniques.
● A commitment to being based in Kabul, working closely with diverse actors to foster a collaborative approach towards improved data quality and system integration in the humanitarian and development landscape.
Desirable:
● Familiarity with quantitative data collection techniques, including the challenges and methodologies involved.
● Experience integrating quantitative and qualitative data into cohesive narratives, showcasing mixed-methods research capabilities.
● A strong foundation or keen interest in socio-economic research, particularly in areas related to international development, migration, and displacement.
● Profi ciency in advanced data visualisation techniques, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and dashboard creation.
● Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting as part of an international team.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three writing samples to careers@samuelhall.org.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.