Social Researcher At SOS Children’s Villages International

SOS Children’s Villages International is seeking to appoint an experienced Social Researcher to work with an International Consultant on a 16-day contract on the month of July, 2016. The contact is primarily focused on a Child Care research in Nigeria. As part of the key responsibilities, the researcher will support the development of research tools and methodologies organize meetings with relevant organizations and individuals and support the drafting of reports. In particular, the researcher will design and arrange individual or group interviews with children and adults using age- appropriate and sensitive approaches. Full details of the project will be made available to shortlisted candidate(s).

Experience and Qualification

• Possession of relevant Master’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years cognate/proven experience in research especially in child and young people-related study
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relations across teams and organizations 
• Sound knowledge and experience in developing and implementing social research methods 
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies ad child care framework 
• Familiarity with child’s rights and the UN Guidelines for the Alternative care of children.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be addressed to: The National Director, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, 18 Church Street, Of Salvation Road Opebi, Ikeja Lagos

Applicants are required to send a motivation/cover letter with an enclosed Curriculum Vita (maximum three pages) to the following email addresses: soscv.services@SOS-nigeria.org and g.connelly@strath.ac.uk on or before the 30th of June 2016.