Careers

Mindset is looking for a full-time Research Assistant / Associate [depending on experience and qualifications], to be based in our office in Amman.

The assistant or associate will work under the direct supervision of the senior researcher, assisting in the day-to-day activities of research and content development. This includes:

1. Desk Research

Develop evidence reviews, literature reviews, and desk research on different issues and in support of the ongoing research projects.

2. Field Research

Support Mindset's large field research activities as and where needed, mainly in the development of inception reports, desk reviews, research tools development and refinement, reports on interim and final results, final deliverables and reports, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, contextualization, and triangulation. 

3. Content Development

Support in the development of different content including: research products; knowledge products; events documents; presentations; reports; executive summaries; abstracts; policy reviews; briefing notes; evidence reviews; literature reviews; articles and blogs; social media and digital content; content for infographics, motion graphics, and other forms of visualizations; and proposals.

4. Proposals and Grants Management

Reviewing technical requirements in proposal development, and supporting in the development of inception reports and technical deliverables [reports, presentations, infographics, other forms of content]; and arranging with senior experts and consultants on technical content development and revision, as and where needed. 

5. Stakeholders Engagement and Outreach

Expanding existing and building new networks with stakeholders including experts, policy-makers, research professionals, members of academia, international organizations, civil society, media, development practitioners and consultants, among others; and towards that end, supporting in engagement activities and content development, participating in meetings and communication.

6. Knowledge Management

Support in the development and implementation of Mindset's knowledge management strategy; and in other knowledge and information related activities, including accreditation plans and requirements, knowledge translation activities, and corporate professional memberships and certifications. 

Qualifications include:

• Education to university level; at least undergraduate, but preferably at a graduate level
• At least three years of professional experience in research, content development, or other relevant areas
• Excellent Arabic and English language skills
• Highly motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Analytical, quantitative, and qualitative research skills

Please apply by email to careers@mindset-res.com with "RA vacancy" as the subject line. Please attach your curriculum vitae / CV [ideally not exceeding three pages], a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications [optional], and contact information for three references.

Mindset is looking to hire a Project Coordinator / QA Officer with the below qualifications:
• Minimum one year of professional experience related to market research or project management
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Very good command of Microsoft Office
Some of the responsibilities include:
• Report writing and editing (internal and external reports)
• Data analysis
• Client servicing and management
• Review questionnaires and tools
• Streamlining and planning of project tasks
• Creation of project action plan (including timeline, staffing, deliverables, milestones)
• Distribution of work to team members and follow up on day-to-day tasks
• Monitor project budgets and project-related expenditures
• Monitor and review team performance and quality of data gathered
• Prepare training manuals and presentations
• Create the quality assurance manual for each project and ensuring compliance of all project members
• Optimize organizational process and outputs
• Any other related task needed to fulfill the requirements of the position

Please send your resume to careers@mindset-res.com if interested.

Mindset is looking to hire a data processing and scripting officer with the below qualifications. The officer will be responsible for reviewing and programming quantitative electronic surveys using Open Data Kit (ODK)-based tools. The officer is also responsible for ongoing data quality checks, cleaning, analysis, and reporting throughout the project cycle.

• BA or higher in computer engineering / technology or equivalent in a related field provided that the applicant’s GPA is at least “Very Good”
• 0-5 years of experience in data processing, scripting, or related functions
• Very good command of written and spoken English is a must
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to self-learn using online tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong time management skills 

Please send your resume to careers@mindset-res.com if interested. 

Mindset is always on the look out for field supervisors with cars to facilitate to logistics of projects and ensure quality during data collection projects

Mindset is always on the look out for field researchers to collect data from respondents using tablets

Collects edits, processes, and coordinates research data in support of a specified research study or group of studies. Arranges and conducts field interviews as appropriate to the study, and records research data in accordance with specified protocol and procedures. Travels to various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to the objectives of the study.