Research and Development Assistant BuPilo Foundation

Job Summary

As a Research and Development Assistant, you will be involved in the project development and process and will serve as a liaison with contracted project stakeholders and beneficiaries to ensure that the integrity of the project remains intact. You will report directly to the Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Director to develop a comprehensive R&D framework for each project.
• Data collection & analysis
• Consolidate Monitoring and Evaluation reports.
• Manage the finance process of the project and produce donor tax receipts weekly.
• Conduct research on current and new projects.
• Research on prospective beneficiaries and add information to beneficiary database.
• Assist with the onboarding of new fundholders.
• Other Duties assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-3 years professional experience in an area related to office administrative support, development project management, or event coordination. Professional experience in a non-profit is an added advantage.
• Must be able to travel and work in the field to collect data and monitor beneficiaries.
• Accredited certification in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Strong copy editing and proofreading ability.
• Excellent analytical and verbal communication skills
• Strong research skills.
• Excellent computer skills, not limited to, Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Google Drive.
• Ability to present research reports and develop presentations using PowerPoint or Keynote.
• Experience entering and exporting data with CRM system
• Ability to take initiative, work both collaboratively or independently as tasks require.

Education & Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GCSE
• Preferred; Bachelor’s degree, in research, public policy or agricultural related degrees.