Senior / Principal Research Assistant at University of Ghana

About the Position

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Senior/Principal Research Assistant at the Academic Quality Assurance Unit.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director, Academic Quality Assurance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (minimum), preferably in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Monitoring and Evaluation
• Willingness and ability to work independently and outside regular office hours when necessary
• Excellent proficiency with standard office applications including Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, and email programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Develop concept notes and review literature for projects
• Assist in designing survey instruments and conducting surveys
• Undertake monitoring and evaluation of activities
• Analyze and manage data
• Prepare descriptive and analytical reports
• Train and provide support to junior officers
• Perform other duties as prescribed by the Director

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Category: Administrative/Secretarial
• Location: Accra, Ghana

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified applicants must submit a complete application pack as a single PDF file containing:

• Completed application form for Junior and Senior Staff positions (downloadable from the University's website)
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant educational certificates