The Position

The Tea Leaf Center is hiring a long-term research assistant to support research, evaluations, assessments, and other similar projects. The research assistant will help with projects for the Tea Leaf Center’s clients, give research advice and assistance to local non-profit organizations, identify new opportunities for collaboration and assist in organizing events to support locally-led research. This position will be mostly full-time, with flexibility between projects. The position will offer many opportunities for learning and growth, including learning new research methods and taking increasing amounts of responsibility in research projects (along with respective increases in pay). Since the Tea Leaf Center is still in the start-up phase, this position gives the opportunity to contribute to the development of the organization. The position will involve a one-year contract with a three-month probation period.

Responsibilities
• Assist on research projects, planning & logistics, recruiting and supervising enumerators, and contributing to research, analysis and report-writing.
• Maintain accurate financial records of expenses during field research.
• Assist in research skills trainings, including logistics and leading activities based on experience/skills.
• Help build and maintain relationships with local and international non-profit organizations in Thailand (and in other countries in Southeast Asia, when travel becomes possible)
• Attend meetings, conferences, and other events on behalf of the Tea Leaf Center.
• Assist in organizing events to promote locally-led research, including public talks, forums, roundtables and others.

Qualifications
• At least a Bachelor’s degree (or relevant 5 years’ experience) in social science, development, public health or other relevant field.
• Experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions and/or participatory research.
• Experience working with local or international non-profit organizations.
• Fluent Thai and proficient English; another regional language including Karen, Shan or Burmese would be considered an asset.
• Commitment to empowering local communities and civil society organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and inclusively with people of diverse backgrounds, including ethnic and religious minorities and other marginalized populations.
• Thai citizenship

Detail : https://www.thaingo.org/jobs/detail/10486