Associate (Research and Admin) (1-year contract)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 42.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Singapore Children's Society is seeking a Research Associate to support the Research Unit with administrative tasks and coordination of research operations. The role involves helping recruit study subjects, organizing visits, handling reimbursements, and preparing supplies for study sessions.

Responsibilities also include literature reviews, data transcription and coding, preparing simple reports, and acting as the unit’s secretariat for committees and meetings.

Formación

• Interest in research, programme evaluation and social services.
• Diploma in psychology or related field.
• Experience in social service agencies or research institutes is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support for research projects.
• Coordinate study visits and participant reimbursements.
• Assist in literature reviews, note‑taking, transcription, data cleaning and coding.

Conocimientos

Research interest

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written & verbal comms

Teamwork

Independence

Educación

Diploma in psychology

Herramientas

MS Office

MS Forms

Google Drive

Descripción del empleo

The Research Associate is a member of the Research team providing day-to-day administrative support and coordinating of research operation roles

Responsibilities

Support the Research Unit in our research and evaluation work including but not limited to:

• Administrative support for research projects, such as assisting in the recruitment of study subjects, coordinating study visits, managing participant reimbursement.

• Preparation of research project’s supplies or equipment prior to study visits to ensure the appropriate items are available when necessary.

• Conduct basic research activities such as literature review, note‑taking during interviews/FGDs, transcribing data, cleaning/ coding of data.

• Assist in preparing simple reports such as feedback reports.

• Act as secretariat for the Unit’s various functions, such as research committee secretariat, research and advocacy standing committee secretariat, ethics secretariat and evaluation secretariat.

• Organize and schedule research department meetings, manage agendas, and take minutes.

• Assist in the administration of the John M. Elliott Memorial Research Grant.

• Assist in the administration of our research newsletter.

• Assist in updating the Research Unit’s standard operating procedures.

• To assist or organise events as required e.g. annual lecture, workshops, evaluation festival, team bonding etc.

• To support the team in administrative tasks such as RFPs, PDPA checks, etc.

• Support the Unit’s efforts in Knowledge Management, such as working with centres to consolidate documents required.

• Coordinate DIK (Donation‑In‑Kind) items and volunteers.

• Undertake any other duties as may from time to time reasonably be requested by the research department.

Requirements

• An interest in research, programme evaluation, and the social service sector

• A diploma in psychology or other related fields

• Past experience working in social service agencies or research institutes will be an added advantage

• Shows excellent time management skill and ability to multi‑task and prioritise work

• Able to pay attention to detail and problem‑solving skill

• Able to demonstrate strong organisational and planning skill

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft forms, google drive and file sharing

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of team

• Ability to relate to staff in a collegial manner

• Able to commit to a one‑year contract role, with opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs