Research Officer  

Summary of Project Scope

Under the supervision of the AGSB Research Faculty, the Research Officer participates in research and support activities, builds relationships with faculty and staff, suppliers and other key research partners; and assists in the management of research, research ethics applications, data gathering and analysis, and publication-support tasks, including daily on-site coordination and monitoring, communication and report drafting. S/he ensures compliance with research protocols and overall research objectives.

Detail of Principal Accountabilities and Project Deliverables

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research Tasks: Basic (50%-70%)

• Gather data and materials, conduct interviews, write reports, summaries and proposals
• Conducts or contribute inputs to literature review, development of work plans, research questions, project concept notes, and guides
• Develop proper citation and filing systems for literature, references and data used in final paper
• Assist faculty in presentation outputs related to research presentations;
• Assist in authoring research reports, briefing notes, policy papers, and other materials as required;
• Maintain and secure data files of faculty and School researches for easy access to faculty and students and ensuring proper archiving;
• Update on research tools and topics

Specific Research Management and coordination (30%)

• Be acquainted with research ethics process and guide faculty/staff for submission, follow-up and compliance;
• Draw up protocols and secure appointments for key persons needed for research
• Assist in the recruitment and management of a local research team, including providing training, mentoring and on-site monitoring of researchers;
• Assist in the planning and management of monthly “brown bag” sessions (if any);
• Help to identify and develop possible areas for research partnership with other institutions including CHED, local organizations, universities, research institutions, etc;
• Represent the Research office in coordination meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and meetings with stakeholders;
• Help to develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities

B. Other Duties and Responsibilities

Publication Support (20%)

• Review journals and requirements to submit faculty research papers and outputs
• Work with faculty to re-draft papers to suit publication requirements
• Follow through peer reviews and timelines needed to get papers published
• Maintain copies of research/publication work for easy retrieval

C. Supervisorial Duties and Responsibilities

(In the context of project teams, when constituted; will coordinate work of temporarily project-hired staff)

D. Fiscal Duties and Responsibilities

• Hold and report on funds allocated to either Research Department or him/her for research project spending in connection with the research
• Monitor and facilitate transfer of funds from URC and other research grants to either DCB or direct to individual recipient e.g Faculty, research assistant, etc.
• Prepare Order for Checks, reimbursement, cash advance requests and liquidation

E. Other duties as required

Description of Education, Competence, and Experience Required

The successful candidate will possess some or all of the following characteristics:

• Undergraduate or Master’s degrees in management or business administration, social science or basic science
• At least 1-2 year(s) experience working in the academia, research units or work involving gathering and using data; if fresh graduate, must have completed a major thesis report and experienced paper defense/presentation before experts or to a conference
• Familiar with research methods and strong interest in research
• With some record of successful interaction with individuals from a diverse array of backgrounds
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of statistical packages will be an advantage
• Some experience in program/events management and logistics;
• Strong writing and speaking in English, conversant in one or two local dialects