Research Jobs at Gender LInks

Seeking Female and Male Research Assistants to conduct a Household Survey on women and men’s relationships in Gauteng Province

Gender Links, a non-governmental organization which promotes gender equality between women and men, is conducting a research project to understand women and men’s relationships in the province of Gauteng. Gender Links is its headquarters in Cyrildene, Johannesburg.

The Household Survey:

The services of reliable research assistants will be required for approximately 2 to 3 months from mid-January to March 2010. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis visiting communities around the province.

TEAM LEADERS (1 female and 1 male)

Work will involve:
– Supervising data collection in 15 or more research sites.
– Downloading computerized data on a daily basis.
– Weekly reporting on provided template.
– Locating and enrolling adult women and men in randomly selected households around Gauteng to participate in the research.
– Supporting the women and men in completing a computer-based survey in their homes.
– Keeping field notes on diaries.
– Irregular hours and some overnight travel.

Requirements:
– Female and Male, all races, PREFERABLY only first-language Afrikaans, SeSotho OR IsiZulu speakers
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Matric completed
– Available mid January to March 2010

Preference will be given to candidates with:
– Understanding of survey research processes
– Prior experience with fieldwork or survey research
– Demonstrated high levels of computer skills
– Valid driver’s license
– Experience using GPS technology
– Some tertiary study

Please send CV with references and a cover letter detailing:
– Any previous fieldwork or survey research experience
– Any previous experience with gender issues
– Any special computer skills or experience with GPS

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2 females and 2 males)

Work will involve:
– Locating and enrolling adult women and men in randomly selected households around Gauteng to participate in the research.
– Supporting the women and men in completing a computer-based survey in their homes.
– Keeping field notes on diaries.
– Irregular hours and some overnight travel.

Requirements:
– Female and Male, all races, PREFERABLY only first-language Afrikaans, Sesotho OR IsiZulu speakers
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Matric completed
– Available mid January to March 2010

Preference will be given to candidates with:
– Understanding of survey research processes
– Prior experience with fieldwork or survey research
– Demonstrated high levels of computer skills
– Valid driver’s license
– Experience using GPS technology
– Some tertiary study

Please send CV with references and a cover letter detailing:
– Any previous fieldwork or survey research experience
– Any previous experience with gender issues
– Any special computer skills or experience with GPS

All Applications must be submitted by 12 January 2010 via email: research@genderlinks.org.za or fax to 011 622 4732. For further enquiries contact Nwabisa 011-622-2877. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.