Breakthrough ACTION ignites collective action and encourages people to adopt healthier behavior – from using modern contraceptive methods and sleeping under bed nets to being tested for HIV and preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases – by forging, testing, and scaling up new and hybrid approaches to social and behavior change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Qualitative Research Consultant

Location: Abuja
Timeframe: An estimated ten working (10) days between 9th – 20th January, 2023

Scope of Work

• Reporting to the Director Research, Monitoring and Quality Assurance and working closely with the Senior Program Officer-Malaria, Senior M&E officers at HQ and state project team, the Consultant will support qualitative research data collection activities (key informant interviews [KIIs] and focus group discussions [FGDs]) in Benue, Cross River and Oyo states.

Below is the summary of specific tasks to be undertaken by the consultant:

• Study and appreciate the study protocol
• Review of qualitative data collection tools
• Participate in a two-days orientation meeting of research assistants at state level
• Provide oversight to the qualitative data collection and collation process
• Provide daily updates to BA-N HQ MEL and state team on progress research activities
• Analyze the data from all interviews and produce a final report of the qualitative research at the end of the study.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Social Sciences or other related fields.
• At least 5 years professional experience in conducting evaluations of health with a clear understanding of various social research methodologies
• Demonstrated research and analytical report writing skills with a sound experience in qualitative data analysis.
• Proficiency using Microsoft packages, Google Suite applications, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of qualitative data processing tool (e.g ATLAS.ti or nVivo)
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English language
• Understanding of the cultural context and excellent communications skills that are appropriate and respectful to government stakeholders and the public in general
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the project’s sites in the country.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2022.