Senior / Principal Research Assistant at University of Ghana

Position Overview

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

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Reports To: Director, Academic Quality Assurance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Monitoring and Evaluation)
• Excellent proficiency in standard office applications (Microsoft Office suite, SPSS, Outlook, or similar email programs)
• Willingness and ability to work independently and outside regular office hours when necessary

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

Application Requirements

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

• Completed application form for Junior and Senior Staff positions (available on the University's website)
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant educational certificates