Kampuchea Action to Promote Education

Research Assistant

GeneralPosted 1 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Education

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

The Research Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the NGPRD's missions of training mentors to support Cambodian teachers and conducting pedagogical research to improve teaching quality in Cambodia.
Contribute to the selection and coordination of research projects led by NGPRD faculty and students.
Assist in prioritizing and harmonizing research topics for Master of Education (M.Ed.) students to address the needs of Cambodian s.
Contribute to writing research proposals and securing grants to sustain the center's research activities.
Collect research data following strict protocols and research methodologies.
Ensure accurate and efficient organization, management, and storage of research data.
Collaborate with the NGPRD team to analyze research data and contribute to the interpretation of findings.
Assist in finding grants to support NGPRD's research activities and follow up on research projects to meet donor requirements.
Monitor and comply with grant guidelines, reporting deadlines, and financial regulations related to research projects.
Identify and establish research partnerships with educational institutions both within Cambodia and abroad.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing with partner institutions to enhance research outcomes and impact.
Proofread academic research undertaken by NGPRD students, providing feedback on writing style, structure, and grammar.
Assist the instructor of the research stream in training M.Ed. students and other research contributors in research methodology and ethics.
Assist in collecting the Mini-thesis proposals and final products from M.Ed. students based on the deadlines of each academic year.
Operate and coordinate the Research Club for M.Ed. students.
Assist in ensuring the effective dissemination of NGPRD publications to a wide audience through electronic and printed materials.
Contribute to the organization and participation in academic conferences organized by the NGPRC and/or the NIE.
Complete any other reasonable tasks assigned by the NGPRD leadership or supervisors to support the center's research activities and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in education, social sciences, or a related field Master's Degree is preferred Prior experience in research, preferably in the field of education or social sciences.
Knowledge of research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in academic writing, proofreading, and formatting.
Familiarity with grant management and donor compliance is an advantage.
Knowledge of the Cambodian education system and pedagogical practices is desirable.
Excellent communication and interal skills.
Ability to independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Required Skills

ResearchResearch MethodologiesData CollectionData AnalysisOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAcademic WritingProofreadingFormattingGrant ManagementDonor ComplianceCambodian Education SystemPedagogical PracticesCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkTeamwork

About Kampuchea Action to Promote Education

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Kampuchea Action to Promote Education and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, a local NGO based in Kampong Cham, seek qualified Cambodian nationals to fill the position as below:

Industry

Education