Research Assistant (12-Month Contract | SGD 4000 - SGD 4200) – JO 29138

Key Highlights:

• Office Hours: Monday-Friday
• Nearest MRT: Somerset Station
• Join to support early intervention programme evaluations through literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and preparation of research reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Literature Review

• Conduct literature reviews and consolidate relevant research findings, local and overseas references, and best practices to support programme evaluation activities.
• Support the development of research questions, evaluation frameworks, Programme Logic Models (PLM), and implementation logic models.
• Assist in reviewing programme outcomes, processes, and implementation approaches.

Data Collection & Management

• Coordinate with programme centres and stakeholders to facilitate data collection activities.
• Support the administration of surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods.
• Manage consent documentation and tracking for research evaluations.
• Extract, consolidate, clean, code, and maintain research datasets from various sources.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data for analysis.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Support qualitative and quantitative data analysis for programme evaluation studies.
• Assist in identifying trends, summarising findings, and preparing research insights.
• Support the preparation of presentation slides, reports, and research documentation.
• Present research findings and updates to stakeholders when required.

Stakeholder Coordination & Administrative Support

• Liaise with programme centres, research teams, and relevant stakeholders to support evaluation activities.
• Track project progress, follow up on required information, and provide administrative support for research projects.
• Perform other ad-hoc research and administrative tasks related to programme evaluations.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Policy, Research, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Prior experience in research, programme evaluation, data analysis, or project coordination will be advantageous.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, surveys, interviews, focus groups, or qualitative research is preferred.
• Familiarity with data cleaning, coding, and analysis processes.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and experience with tools such as SPSS, R, Python, Excel, NVivo, or similar software will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to consolidate research findings into clear reports and presentations.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple research activities and timelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Candidates with exposure to programme evaluation frameworks, logic models, Theory of Change (ToC), or social service/education-related research will be preferred.

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