Senior / Research Specialist, Disability Panel

National Council of Social Service

Fixed Terms

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to join our Translational Research (TR) at SRG, NCSS as Research Specialist / Senior Research Specialist.
The successful candidate will be part of our panel studies team to work mainly on the Disability and Inclusion Panel Study (DIPS). DIPS is a longitudinal study on persons with disabilities and their caregivers to support Enabling masterplan 2030.

What you will be working on

Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the development and implementation research projects.
2. Extract, transform and load data from multiple-sources
3. Conduct data analysis to address queries from stakeholders.
4. Prepare and tailor research reports and publications for a range of stakeholders (e.g., academic experts, policy-makers, public).
5. Manage research team in training of research assistants and supervising the collection of longitudinal data
6. Undertake administrative tasks related to the research project.
7. Organise research-related networking and dissemination activities (e.g., seminars, workshops, communities of practice).

What we are looking for

Personal Competencies:

Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements

Working As One Public Service

Data Management & Analysis

Project Management

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical skills and proficient in statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata)
• Experience with large scale quantitative studies and skilled in managing large datasets
• Strong project management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience & Special Certification(s):

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public policy, economics)
• Experience in the social service sector and/or policy work is a plus.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Council of Social Service

NCSS is a statutory board and an umbrella body for some 450 member social service organisations in Singapore. Our mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs and strengthening strategic partnerships for an effective social service ecosystem. Since 1992, NCSS has taken over the functions of the former Singapore Council of Social Service (SCSS) and Community Chest of Singapore. As we stay focused on our vision to nurture a compassionate society, grow an impactful sector and enabling the people we serve to lead dignified lives, we are guided by our core values of passion, impact, collaboration, and courage.