Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorous social science research with deep contextual knowledge of the education and mental healthcare space in SSA and beyond. Roles and responsibilities: Study Logistics & Coordination: Support scheduling and coordination of research activities across schools or field sites. Prepare materials, equipment, and supplies for data collection. Assist with recruitment, tracking, and follow-up of study participants. Data Collection Support: Conduct surveys, assessments, or interviews under supervision of senior staff. Ensure proper consent procedures and ethical conduct. Follow study protocols precisely to ensure data integrity. Documentation & Administrative Support: Maintain organized records of participant lists, consent forms, daily logs, and field notes. Support preparation of IRB documents, pre-registration materials, and study manuals. Update trackers, spreadsheets, and internal documentation systems. Field Quality Assurance: Conduct routine checks to ensure correct administration of instruments. Flag data anomalies, logistical issues, or participant concerns promptly. Support piloting and refinement of data collection tools. Data Management: Support data uploads, cleaning, and organization under supervision. Ensure confidentiality and secure data storage practices. Prepare basic summaries or field reports when required. Cross-Team Support: Work with service delivery teams, school partners, or clinical staff to coordinate research activities. Support communication between field teams and research leadership. Key competencies: Strong organizational and communication skills, High reliability and attention to detail, Ability to follow protocols accurately, Comfort working in field environments, Strong ethical awareness and professionalism, Basic understanding of quantitative or qualitative research methods. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social sciences, education, or a related field, 1-3 years of experience in research support roles, Experience with fieldwork, data collection, or participant coordination, Familiarity with digital data platforms is an advantage.
