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Summary

The Office of Human Resource is hiring a Research Assistant to create recommendations for learning and development protocols with an emphasis on needs assessment and evaluation.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 hour

Work Schedule: An average of 20 hours per week

Work Location: This position is based at USIP's Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Expected Project Dates: May-August

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts research and produces summaries for internal decision-making on issues related to design, implementation, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Create a prototype for a learning resource portal based on the core content of USIP training.
• Analyses qualitative and quantitative data and creates reports summarizing the results.
• Provides support for virtual and hybrid learning events, including online event logistics and follow-up. And develops appealing and informative promotional materials for learning events.
• Participate in and support initiatives to increase practical application of peer learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be a current, full-time university student studying education, instructional design, leadership and management, or other related subjects.
• Preferred familiarity with contemporary leadership and learning and development practices.
• Preferred familiarity with international NGOs and development and/or foreign affairs issues.
• Excellent written communication skills – the ability to prepare drafts quickly, and to write in an accessible way for non-expert audiences.
• Strong research skills – the ability to find information quickly, to analyze based on guidance and priorities, and to summarize and synthesize findings in useful formats.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills.

USIP's Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities. Any full-time university students (local or remote) are eligible for these openings.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.