Research Fellow , ARCHIVE Global

ARCHIVE Global is an international non-profit using housing design to improve health among the world's poor. ARCHIVE Global works to implement real change in the world through outreach activities and housing construction in impoverished communities to prevent the spread of deadly diseases. The organization seeks a part time Research Fellow to support its work in the area of population health and economic analysis. ARCHIVE Global projects aim to have a large level of community involvement so it is imperative that the Research Fellow creates an arena where community voices can be heard by health authorities. This role requires the successful candidate to report directly to the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships between ARCHIVE Global and community, private and government and international agencies

• Authoring articles for inclusion in academic and/or trade publications

• Developing research proposals as well as formulating reports

• Providing administrative and research support, including: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables

• Setting and managing research agenda for stakeholder meetings

• Attending ARCHIVE Global events

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International Development, or related fields

• Proven track record or interest in development

Desirable

• Masters degree in relevant area. Experience/interest in research, economics and/or global health would be a distinct advantage

Key Skills

• Impeccable oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities

• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines

• Good time-management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in public policy, public health, or experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

• Candidates will need to demonstrate interest or experience in the non-profit/development sector.

The role requires a commitment of 21 hours/wk for a minimum of 3-6 months and is unpaid.

VACANCY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

How to apply:

To apply please send copy of your resume and cover letter to intern@archiveglobal.org with subject title "Research Fellow".

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