Zambia: Qualitative Data Collection Consultant, Zambia
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
Company Profile
Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.
Position Summary:
Futures Group is seeking a short term Qualitative Data Collection Specialist based in Zambia to support the implementation of a public health program assessment that involves conducting focus groups and interviews in community based settings. The Qualitative Data Collection Specialist will be responsible for traveling to field sites to collect in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in line with the established protocol, supervising the note-taker, and collaborating with the research team based in the United States. The consultancy will be for a two to three week period in October/November. Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth interviews with program officers and community authoritiesModerate focus group discussions with community level workersHold debriefing sessions with Futures Group staffSupervise note-taker in transcription of data
Qualifications:
5 years of professional experience in related fieldExperience working with program financed by international donors, preferably USAIDMaster’s degree in public health or community health, international development, monitoring and evaluation or other related field preferredProven experience conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussionsExperience with HIV/AIDS or orphans and vulnerable children programs
Remuneration in accordance with salary history and certified credentials.
How to apply:
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please submit the following to Lacee Monte, LMonte@futuresgroup.com, by August 30th, 2013.
An updated CVIn your emailStatement of Claims against the Selection CriteriaTwo references related specifically to work in conducting interviews and focus groupsDaily rate requirements
Please state “Qualitative Data Collection Consultant - ZAMBIA” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.
Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
