Research Operations Coordinator

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Children's Society is seeking a Research Associate to join the Research Unit, providing day-to-day administrative support and coordinating research operations, ensuring smooth project delivery and data integrity.

Responsibilities include assisting in recruitment, scheduling visits, managing reimbursements, preparing reports, taking minutes, updating SOPs, coordinating events, and supporting knowledge management and grant administration.

Qualifications

• An interest in research, programme evaluation, and the social service sector.
• A diploma in psychology or other related fields.
• Past experience in social service agencies or research institutes is an advantage.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• 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 a team.
• Ability to relate to staff collegially.
• Commitment to a one-year contract with potential for permanency based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for research projects, including recruitment of study subjects and coordinating study visits.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for study visits.
• Conduct literature reviews, note-taking during interviews/FGDs, data transcription, cleaning and coding of data.
• Assist in preparing simple reports such as feedback reports.
• Act as secretariat for various research unit functions and manage meeting logistics including minutes.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in psychology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Forms

Google Drive

File sharing

Job description

The Singapore Children's Society is seeking a Research Associate to join the Research Unit, providing day-to-day administrative support and coordinating research operations, ensuring smooth project delivery and data integrity.

Responsibilities include assisting in recruitment, scheduling visits, managing reimbursements, preparing reports, taking minutes, updating SOPs, coordinating events, and supporting knowledge management and grant administration.