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Research Assistants (Qualitative) - 2 PositionsNew!

Category

Research

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Oyam, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/10/2026
3 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Qualitative Research Assistants support the lead qualitative researcher in focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with young people, parents, teachers and community leaders under the AMUKA baseline evaluation in Oyam District. It is a short-term field engagement.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support the lead qualitative researcher to facilitate and note-take in focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
  • Record discussions with consent and keep audio files secure.
  • Take detailed notes and prepare expanded notes in English, translating or transcribing Lango content as needed.
  • Follow the study's ethical, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
  • Submit transcripts and notes within agreed timelines.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree or diploma in a social science, public health, development studies or a related field.
  • Previous experience in focus group discussions and in-depth interviews as facilitator, moderator or note-taker.
  • Fluent in Lango and English with strong writing skills.
  • Lives in Oyam District, with preference for residents of the five listed sub-counties.
  • Experience transcribing and translating Lango to English is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Able to work with sensitive topics in a respectful and non-judgemental way.
  • Strong note-taking, transcription and translation skills.
  • Careful with confidentiality, ethics and safeguarding.
  • Good time management and ability to meet submission timelines.

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