Qualitative Research Assistant at Jhpiego – Apply Now

Job Description

Jhpiego, in partnership with the Global Fund, is conducting a critical Gender Analysis to inform the GC8 Grant in Nigeria. We urgently require experienced Qualitative Research Assistants in Anambra and Jigawa States to support high-quality data collection through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across all three senatorial districts in each state.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory 2-day training and tool pre-testing
• Conduct KIIs with program managers, CSOs, community leaders, PPMVs, and state stakeholders
• Facilitate FGDs with men, women, adolescents, and key populations
• Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consent from participants
• Ensure ethical data collection and immediate reporting of any adverse events
• Secure and upload high-quality audio recordings daily
• Transcribe 10–12 interviews/FGDs per assistant
• Submit daily activity reports and final comprehensive report

Required Qualification and Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in qualitative research and stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience facilitating KIIs and FGDs on sensitive health/gender topics
• Prior experience working with key populations (FSW, PWID, etc.) is a strong advantage
• Excellent command of spoken and written English + fluency in local languages (Igbo for Anambra, Hausa for Jigawa)
• Demonstrated experience in transcription of interviews/FGDs
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, especially on gender and SRMNCAH issues
• Previous involvement in Global Fund, USAID, or similar donor-funded research is highly desirable
• Available for 10 non-consecutive field days within 1 month

Benefits

• Highly competitive daily consultancy rate
• Transportation and communication allowances provided
• Work with a globally respected Johns Hopkins affiliate
• Contribute directly to shaping Nigeria’s Global Fund GC8 grant
• Certificate of participation from Jhpiego