Samuel Hall is seeking a professional and motivated individual to join its team for a full-time position as Migration & Displacement (Pillar 1) Research Assistant with background in conducting empirical research. The RA will work under the Pillar Lead, Research Managers and/or Project Lead, providing support on projects and to other staff as needed. Applicants must be recent graduates (Masters level). Depending on their level of seniority (Junior RA, RA or Senior RA), the Research Assistant will manage between 1 and 3 projects simultaneously and be increasingly involved in research aspects. There is a potential for domestic, regional, and international travel; COVID-19 restrictions permitting.
WHO WE ARE: Our research connects the voices of communities to change-makers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research in contexts affected by issues of migration and displacement. Our mandate is to produce research that delivers a contribution to knowledge with an impact on policies, programmes, and people. We provide practicable insights to challenging issues in the global South by providing academic-standard research through primary data collection in areas where researchers do not commonly go. Samuel Hall works with governments, donors, multilateral organisations and NGOs, as well public and private sector entities. We have worked with more than sixty-five organisations worldwide since 2010 through our offices in Afghanistan, Kenya, Tunisia, and Germany covering Asia and Africa. For more information visit www.samuelhall.org.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: We are a rapidly growing research organisation: you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look for pro-active, creative individuals who can identify opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We believe in hiring people who can show their ability to be both strong leaders and reliable team-players, and able to to add value from the very start. We hire people who can expand our knowledge and help us reach our social impact objective in their field of expertise. We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment.
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How to apply
All applicants should send their cover letter and CV to [email protected] in separate PDF files, each labelled: “CL/CV – Full name of Applicant” with the e-mail subject line clearly expressed: “Name – Migration and Displacement – Research Assistant/Intern.” Three samples of relevant work and three references should also be included.
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