Breakthrough ACTION ignites collective action and encourages people to adopt healthier behaviors-from using modern contraceptive methods and sleeping under bed nets to being tested for HIV-by forging, testing, and scaling up new and hybrid approaches to social and behavior change (SBC). Firmly grounded in proven practices, Breakthrough ACTION works in partnership with governments, civil society, and communities around the world to implement creative and sustainable SBC programming, nurture SBC champions, mainstream new techniques and technologies, and advocate strategic and sustained investment in SBC.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Consultancy , Data Science / Research
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
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
