Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical, surveys, data collection, data cleaning and data categorization work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and correct categorization. Specializes in Data analysis.
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David NZAYITURIKI
Kigali, Rwanda
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Primson Management Services
Research Assistant
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data results for presentations.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- Supported design, translation and implementation of survey instruments such as questionnaires to obtain study information.
- Worked with leading consultants to coordinate qualitative research into end-line survey of the UNICEF Girls Education Program aimed to increase opportunities for education for marginalized girls in Rwanda.
- Conducted qualitative research for end-line survey of the UNICEF Girls Education Program aimed to increase opportunities for education for marginalized girls in Rwanda.
- Visited schools in Kayonza , Rubavu, and Nyabihu districts to assess impact of program and to assess outcomes of remedial learning program for students with low performance in school
- Interviewed district education directors in Kayonza Rubavu, and Nyabhihu districts about outcomes of program and its impact on education in their respective districts.
- Visited Teachers' Training Colleges in Rubavu and Nyabihu districts to assess impact of program on empowering teachers’ capacity to provide quality learning in gender-sensitive environments and to implement the remedial curriculum
- Visited youth centers in Rubavu and Nyabihu districts to assess impact of program on out-of-school youth in vocational training and assess outcomes of training.
- Develop field reports
- Supervised teams of enumerators conducting quantitative data collection
- Conducted 11 FGDs (over 80% female) with learners, parents and community members, and out-of-school youth in youth centers to assess impact of program and learning outcomes for low-performing students in remedial learning and marginalized girls.
- Conducted over 5 KIIs with headteachers, youth center head, District Director of Education and TTC tutors to assess outcomes of remedial learning program and impact of program interventions on education opportunities for marginalized girls.
- Performed 2 case studies to highlight impact of program interventions on access to vocational training for out-school youth in youth centers and business opportunities for both marginalized boys and girls
High Beam Global
Market Research Assistant & Data Collector
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed and consolidated data from different sources to generate campaign performance reports.
- Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
- Scheduled interview appointments with respondents and created multiple questionnaires before commencing data collection.
- Recorded accurate respondents' answers during interviews for future reference.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Conducted consumer data analysis on products to assist with promotional campaigns.
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans.
- Worked as liaison between teams of qualitative data collectors and data analysts by compiling over 20 survey and interview notes, transcribing recordings into field notes and translating them in required language, either English or French, if need be.
- Collected qualitative data using various research methods to broaden results and optimize marketing strategies for client who needed insight into renewable energy and energy solutions
- Collected qualitative data for in-depth reviews of market conditions and customer preferences for Ultrasound machines in hospitals and clinics
Freelance
Freelance Research Assistant
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Supported design, translation and implementation of survey instruments such as quantitative data mining tools and qualitative data questionnaires to obtain study information for endline survey of the BANDEBEREHO Project implemented by RWAMREC and PROMUNDO, which was aimed at promoting gender equality and transforming negative masculinity.
Education
University of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742, United States
Specialization Certificate from Survey, Data Collection & Analysis Specialization
10.2023
University Overview
Tomsk State UniversityLenin Ave, 36, Tomsk, Tomsk Oblast, Russia, 634050
Specialization Certificate from Translation Quality Management
12.2021
University Overview
Nanjing University3Q4H+PHP, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210093
Specialization Certificate from Translation in Practice
12.2021
University Overview
Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Kigali2494, NR5, Kigali, Rwanda
from Electronics And Telecommunication
11.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Communication: able to effectively communicate with team members and research subjects
- Attention to detail: able to carefully review data and research results for accuracy
- Technical skills: able to use specific equipment and software for data collection and analysis
- Data collection: able to gather data through various methods such as surveys, interviews, and experiments
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards: able to follow established protocols to ensure safety and accuracy of research results
- Planning and scheduling: able to organize and manage research projects effectively
Languages
Kinyarwanda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Research Assistant
Primson Management Services
05.2023 - Current
Market Research Assistant & Data Collector
High Beam Global
03.2023 - Current
Freelance Research Assistant
Freelance
11.2018 - Current
University of Maryland
Specialization Certificate from Survey, Data Collection & Analysis Specialization
Tomsk State University
Specialization Certificate from Translation Quality Management
Nanjing University
Specialization Certificate from Translation in Practice
Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Kigali
from Electronics And Telecommunication
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