Research Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will provide technical and administrative support to research, monitoring and evaluation activities for domestic and international programs implemented by CCP, with direction from Breakthrough ACTION staff. The Research Assistant will also support program teams with the interpretation, reporting, and dissemination of the data collected. They also support locally led research activities and Breakthrough ACTION staff in CCP country offices in addition to knowledge management. Individuals in the Research Assistant position have education and/or training, and knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative methods in addition to data analysis and visualization, and documentation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Theory, Frameworks & Models

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of SBC communication theory and models and be able to collaborate with other team members to implement project activities.

Research & Evaluation

Research Design

• Conducts literature reviews to support Breakthrough ACTION project activities.

Tools Development

• Assists with development of Breakthrough ACTION creative briefs and other various stakeholder documents.

Dissemination

• Assists with the development of research reports and manuscripts (includes scientific writing), presentations, posters, blogs, and other products, with writing that is accurate and clear with logical flow.
• Contributes data visualization resources for reports and other products, when needed.

Knowledge Management

• Supports the development of knowledge management/learning products. This includes,

oAssisting with identifying objectives and audiences for products. oWriting learning products including success stories, blogs, case studies and program briefs. oFormatting and editing products. oLiaising with team members who are part of the process as writers and designers.

Leadership and Professional Development

• Participates in internal CCP, R&E and MEL learning activities (includes staff meetings, CoP, Strat Comm, others).

Program Management (Collaboration and Communication)

• Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with program team.
• Continuously inform team members and supervisors of project progress.
• Provides support for Breakthrough ACTION staff, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in graphic design, documentation, strong writing skills.
• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: copyediting, research methods, and health communication skills.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Ctr for Communication Programs CCP
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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