Research Assistants (Survey) - 9 PositionsNew!

• Conduct household and individual interviews with respondents using a tablet, in Lango or English.
• Obtain informed consent and assent for minors, with caregiver consent, before every interview.
• Follow the sampling and household selection procedures given by the team lead.
• Keep respondent information confidential and conduct interviews in private.
• Report safeguarding or respondent distress concerns immediately to the team lead.
• Look after the assigned tablet and upload completed interviews as instructed.
• Attend the two-day training and take part in the pilot.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in social sciences, public health, development studies, statistics, economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience interviewing in community or household surveys; supervision skills are an advantage.
• Fluent in Lango and English, spoken and written.
• Lives in Oyam District, with preference for residents of Kamdini Town Council, Oyam Town Council, Iceme, Minakulu and Abok.
• Able to travel by motorcycle to rural villages.

Skills & Competencies:

• Comfortable using a tablet and digital data collection tools.
• Respectful and patient, able to handle sensitive topics with young people.
• Trustworthy and careful with confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Good record keeping and ability to meet daily interview targets.