About this role
Laboratory Research Assistant - Northern Nigeria UNCEF Research Development Center
Locations: Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, and Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Scope
- The scope of work is scaled to cover Environmental Assessments Remediation, Restoration and reclamation Environmental Regulations relating to oil&gas industry Pollution Prevention, Abatement and Control Waste Management systems Processes, and Procedures Sampling and analytical Work related to Environmental Activities Environmental Management Systems
About the Opportunity
- We are looking for an energetic, smart and motivatedResearch Assistantwho believes in the power of research and evidence and wants to change the world with it.
- The Research Assistant will work with our Global policy team to support our policy-related activities.
- Specifically, they will initially be responsible for supporting our work on Agriculture, Medical, Renewable Energy,Food security and Nutrition.
- The Assistant will work from our office in Kaduna, Kebbi, Platu, Kano etc., and will report to the Policy Director in Abuja.
- We work in a collaborative and creative environment towards reaching a common goal of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease.
- You will receive an exceptional benefits package along with the opportunity to contribute to worldwide causes impacting those most in need
Responsibilities
In this Role, you will:
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Collect, analyze, and edit reports on important policy issues on environmental, water resources, waste management, agriculture, food security and nutrition
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Prepare for and attend internal and external briefings and meetings, taking thorough notes and reporting back to the Policy Director
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Support the Policy Director in our work across several key agriculture and nutrition coalitions
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Monitor all global trends on our issues to ensure the team is informed of relevant updates.
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Update policy materials as needed
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Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or designee
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Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
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Minimum Qualification: Degree
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Experience Level: Mid-level
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Experience Length: 3 years
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
What We Need From You:
- 1-2 years work experience in management consulting, a leading think-tank, academia, agriculture improvement programs, nutrition or any related field
- Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills. Experience of quantitative techniques and data science approaches is desirable.
- Excellent experience of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrable interest in development issues, and Africa
- Excellent organizational capacities
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; French is desirable
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
Salary
USD2,700 - USD3,500 / Month.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.