Project Assistant at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics (Busara)

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Busara Center for Behavioral Economics (Busara) Jobs 2024

Role Purpose Statement:
The Project Assistant will serve
as the primary administrative support for Busara staff and projects.
They will be the primary person responsible for data collection,
collecting qualitative and quantitative data, and carrying out
administrative and logistical roles.

The Project Assistant will
be expected to have a working knowledge of research instruments and be
able to efficiently and effectively collect data to address the core
research questions. In addition, the Project Assistant is expected to
have first-hand knowledge of their project population and be able to
raise any potential challenges to data collection or data quality to
supervisors on Project or Project Operations teams.
Additionally, the Project Assistant should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Project Responsibilities

• Support allocated projects and maintain a strong understanding of a
  portfolio of projects, even those without direct project
  responsibilities.
• Coordinate the project team and successful
  end-to-end delivery of project outputs in close liaison with the Project
  Associate and Analyst.
• Build and manage constructive relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Work closely with Associates, Analysts, and BRACE team to maintain
  uninterrupted project activities. Address and escalate any data
  collection issues that may hinder data collection progress or quality.
• Responsible for lab or field systems, processes, equipment, and
  facilities. Work closely with all teams to schedule data collection to
  optimize Busara organizational resources.
• Communicate with
  clients and PIs on Busara’s data collection systems and norms. When
  needed, assist in the design of complex data collection instruments.

Lab Responsibilities

• Provide support to the BRACE team in carrying out data collection.
• Communicate with clients or PIs when necessary with project updates, or queries.
• Support project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management,
  including preparing field reports on completion of field activities, and
  outlining improvement suggestions for future Busara projects in that
  context.
• Maintain and update project timelines. Alert Associates on data collection progress, challenges, and deadlines.
• Maintain community relationships during project activities. Serve as
  the primary liaison to the community and address any concerns or issues.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project coordinator.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage courier services by collecting and delivering documents outside of the organization
• Oversee smooth running of the Office including; bills and utilities management, and maintenance of the office space.
• Closely monitors office supplies consumption and co-ordinates timely replenishment.
• Support in providing logistical support to all project activities. Work
  closely with the Business Operations team to coordinate project
  planning, community entry, hiring, procurement, and any other necessary
  logistics.
• Responsible for project equipment and finances
  during data collection. Handle any necessary payments (with the Finance
  team) and coordinate procurement with relevant Operations teams.
• Assist with internal culture initiatives when required.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the project coordinator or people operations manager.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of Diploma in Project Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
• At least one year working experience as a Project Assistant.
• Experience with large scale research and data collection projects preferred.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
• Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English and Kiswahili.

As
applications will be reviewed and selection interviews held on a
rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, you are encouraged to submit
your application soonest possible.

NOTE: This role is open to Tanzanian Nationals only.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.