Research and Learning Associate
PROJECT OR DIVISION : Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
REPORTS TO : MERL&MIS Officer (MMO)
PURPOSE
Cambodia’s low adaptive capacity to climate change results in extreme vulnerability compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. Over 25% of the population live in environments affected by seasonal floods and high groundwater, and research has shown that in Cambodia incidence of water-borne diseases appears to increase with flooding. iDE and its local business partners will develop, adapt, and promote resilient and inclusive safely managed sanitation solutions, with a focus on reaching the most marginalized and climate vulnerable households.
The Research and Learning Associate (RLA) is responsible for direct field implementation of data collection, data verification and data reporting for iDE’s WASH in order to support program goals and objectives.
DURATION AND COMPENSATION
The initial duration for this position is one year with a high likelihood of extension based on a combination of performance, project extension, and program expansion.
DIVERSITY
iDE takes pride in our talented and diverse workforce. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
BENEFITS
The salary for this position is subject to negotiation and benefits are standard based on iDE policy.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The RLA reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning and Management Information System Officer (MMO) and works closely with Senior Research and Learning Associate (SRLA) and other provincial project teams especially National Operation Manager (NOM), Sanitation Business Advisors (SBAs), District Sales Managers (DSMs), and Sale Agents (SAs). The RLA is mainly responsible for the overall data collection and cooperation with other project teams.
- Responsible
- Conduct field data collection and analysis for WASH product and On-site fecal sludge management (FSM) market assessment in Siem Reap.
- Support data collection to assess the demand and supply market for On-site FSM emptying services in rural areas of Siem Reap and identifying the most feasible existing treatment and disposal method for service emptiers to empty the untreated fecal sludge collected from on-site sanitation systems (e.g. latrine pits).
- Support data collection for On-site safe emptying and disposal FSM including assessing the volume/weight of fecal sludge collected and treated, fecal sludge samples to show the effectiveness of the result and customer satisfaction of the emptying service.
- Conduct Customer survey
- Undertake other surveys as requested
- Double check collected data before sending and finalize to survey to system.
- Complete related forms (in paper ,TaroWorks, Kobo toolbox…) accurately, completely, and on time.
- Undertake other surveys as requested such as data verification, quality assurance and customer surveys.
- Accountable
- Make sure that data collection has complied with the guidelines and instructions
- Make sure that respondents understand questions well
- Make sure that data collected is accurate, consistent and on time
- Make sure that your reports are submitted on time and accurate
- Make sure that the cooperation with other project teams has gone smoothly
- Make sure that the cooperation with local authorities has gone smoothly
- Make sure that all documents are confident and safe
- Consulted
- MERL &MIS Manager (MMM)
- MERL and MIS Officer (MMO)
- Senior Research and Learning Associate (SRLA)
- SBAs/DSMs
- SAs
- Informed
- MERL Manager
- MERL and MIS Officer
- Senior Research and Learning Associate (SRLA)
- SBAs/DSMs
- Financial Management
- Ensure all expenses and receipts are accurate and consistent
- Send all expenses and receipts to MERL and MIS Officer on a monthly basis
- Reconcile on monthly expenses and receipts with MERL and MIS Officer
- Administration
- Make monthly work plan
- Participate in provincial meeting as required
- Take on any additional works as required by MERL Manager
- QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Graduated from university with degree in Statistics, Applied Research, or other relevant areas
- 1 to 2 years experience in field research
- Have experience in using mobile phone applications for data collection
- Experience working in WASH or safely managed sanitation in rural communities is preferred
- Understanding of basic research principles and practices
- Understanding of the research process and implementation
- Collecting, analyzing and compiling data and preparing reports
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
- Experience in work planning, report writing and record keeping
- Organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and hardworking
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Team-work and problem solving
- Clear Khmer written and oral communication competence
- Daily travel within province rural areas and frequent trips to regional office
- Must have motorcycle and mobile phone
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SOFT SKILLS
- Collaborative and thrives in a team environment
- Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic
- Demonstrated ethical behavior in all areas of responsibility
- Cooperative and supportive attitude and behavior
- Confident, organized, and good communication skills
- Willingness to take on additional areas of responsibility relevant to the role
- A high level of commitment to iDE’s values and objectives
- A highly responsible approach to all tasks
