Researcher – Cairo, Egypt at Coffey International Development 200 views0 applications

The Newton Fund is managed by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Newton Fund aims to promote the economic development and welfare of partner countries through strengthening their science and innovation capacity.

It will do so by leveraging the UK’s strength in this area to, amongst other things create higher-education partnerships, fund research into development topics and identify and take forward commercialisation and innovation opportunities that address local development issues in 17 developing or middle income countries.

The overall aim of the Newton Fund Evaluation is to establish whether the goal of the Newton Fund-to develop science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and welfare of partner countries- is being delivered, and whether it is being delivered in a way that represents value for money.

The Position

We are looking for in-country researchers in Egypt. In-country researchers will be responsible for data collection for the evaluation using a variety of research methods and tools. They will be encouraged to contribute to the analyses of the data they collect and reflect on the appropriateness of methodologies and methods being used to collect data. Their specific roles will include but not be limited to the following:

• Ensuring informed consent is given by research respondents
• Collecting quantitative and qualitative data using a variety of research tools
• Take detailed notes from interviews and focus group discussions or complete questionnaire forms accurately and with necessary detail
• Type up full transcripts in English from interviews and focus group discussions and translate other research material as required
• Contribute to the analyses of data
• Ensure research quality and rigour including verifying data quality and conducting follow-up research as directed by the evaluation lead

The Person

Essential:

• This position is open to only national candidates from Egypt only.
• Native speaker of one or more of the languages in Egypt.
• Excellent written and speaking ability in English.
• Academic background in science or a relevant discipline (preferably form an institution within the focus country).
• Research experience in qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Established network in the science and innovation institutions within the country.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to mix well with people of all backgrounds.
• Ability to write detailed, accurate notes and translate from the local language to English and vice versa
• Adaptable, committed and flexible attitude
• Good computer skills in MS Office suite

Desirable:

• Experience in managing research assignments and teams of local researchers
• Understanding of the research funding landscape in the country
• Understanding of the research funding landscape in the UK
• Knowledge of the innovation institutions, research institutions and business-academia linkages in the focus country of the applicant

Coffey

Coffey has a 40 year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors’ right around the world, including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK’s Department for International Development. Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people’s lives.

Coffey is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations – in the U. K and overseas. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups.