Sunday 20 October 2013

Senior Specialist Research Jobs in The American University in Cairo

Employer    The American University in Cairo
Job Title     Senior Specialist, Research, Research Unit
Languages     Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English.
Country     Egypt
Job Category    Research
Job Type    Full Time
Description     Conduct field and desk-based research: assist in conceptualizing and designing research projects; compile and summarize data and study findings from Internet and library sources; undertake field data collection or oversee others in the field; assist with data analysis and writing up; maintain records and confidentiality of respondents. — Perform various editorial tasks: write, review, and edit materials for publication as requested. — Coordinate and assist in preparation of various dissemination events. — Support the development of a database of potential partners working in the field. — Attend meetings and conferences as requested. — Recruit and supervise work study students — Perform other duties as assigned by Research Advisor.  
Qualifications    Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, statistics, or sociology. Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional research experience
Gender    Any
Education major     Economics
Experience    3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills    Excellent analytic and writing skills • Solid experience with standard computer research software and methods. • Background on social development policy and civic engagement and/or civil society in the region. • Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research tools and methodologies. • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work with others, self-motivated and capable of independent judgment. • Excellent time management. • Ability to travel within Egypt, occasionally in the region
Salary (L.E.)    Negotiable
Job Contact Info.    hr4@aucegypt.edu