Qualitative Research Consultant

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Description

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• Oversee local qualitative researchers/teams to conduct the data collection in each of 12 countries, together with the Research Manager and UNICEF country offices.
• Localize the global research protocols together with national research teams.
• Support data collection in each country, including identifying the samples and support recruitment of participants.
• Develop the coding frame and analysis protocols for all qualitative research activities.
• Train local qualitative researchers on the data collection tools and coding frame.
• Analyze qualitative data from each country and activity.
• Write up the final report by contributing to mixed-methods analysis, together with the rest of the team.
• Support with in-country partner meetings, national consultations, and project launches.
• Provide other support to the Digital team as needed to deliver the Disrupting Harm project.

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in  a relevant social science discipline
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national or international levels as a qualitative researcher, with developing country experience desirable.
• Experience with design of qualitative research and use of qualitative methods essential; experience with quantitative research considered an asset.
• Experience with research on digital technology, violence against children, or child rights is desirable; experience of conducting research with vulnerable groups considered an asset.
• Experience managing multi-country data collection and related training is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of common software packages (e.g. nVivo).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a geographically dispersed team and across sectors, and of managing partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment; experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic considered an asset.

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