Posted Sep 30, 2025 226 views
The Research Associate will be an integral part of the Youth Resilience Program focused on mental health in Karachi, Pakistan. Working under the guidance of the Senior Research Coordinator, this full-time role involves close coordination with partner institutions and internal teams to support program design, delivery, and capacity-building efforts. The associate will facilitate Psychological First Aid training and support group sessions for students and faculty, manage logistics, and contribute to youth mental health awareness and resilience initiatives aligned with academic schedules. Additionally, the role supports ongoing mental health programs through research and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate training sessions and support groups within the Youth Resilience Program, collaborating with the mental health mobilization team to enhance youth engagement.
- Assist with data entry for Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys, ensuring data quality through thorough checks and translating study tools when necessary.
- Lead and support qualitative and quantitative research activities, including thematic and statistical analyses, to accurately interpret findings that inform program learning and evidence generation.
- Develop and maintain research systems such as databases and participant trackers to streamline data management and monitor program progress.
- Support youth mobilization strategies to increase student participation in mental health initiatives.
- Conduct post-assessments of support groups by managing quantitative measures and in-depth interviews (IDIs), including transcription and translation, to maintain data accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with research and program teams by providing operational and analytical support during meetings and discussions.
- Prepare research outputs including literature reviews, presentations, and reports to effectively communicate findings to internal teams and external partners.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line manager to meet evolving program needs.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology is preferred.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in related fields such as Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or International Development will also be considered.
- Minimum of two years’ research experience involving leadership, coordination, and implementation of research activities, preferably in low- and middle-income country settings.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and mentor junior staff.
- Strong skills in data analysis and manuscript writing.
- Proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
- Fluency in both English and Urdu, written and spoken.
Required Skills and Attributes
- Self-driven with the ability to learn quickly and work independently under tight deadlines.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver with strong curiosity and independent thinking.
- Excellent listening skills and accountability for assigned tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proactive approach to task completion and identifying gaps or needs within the program.
This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to youth mental health initiatives through research and program implementation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
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