OPHI seeks consultant in qualitative analysis and survey support for new project in Chad
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The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) is looking for a consultant to work on qualitative analysis and survey support for a joint project with the Government of Chad and UNICEF-Chad called “Multidimensional Deprivation and Vulnerability in Chad”.
The project
This research project consists of the implementation of a nationally representative survey in Chad during 2012. The survey is designed to explore behaviours and attitudes related to breastfeeding, hand washing and early marriage, as well as the missing dimensions of poverty data. Qualitative research is required in preparation for this survey. This qualitative work will influence the design phase of the survey, supply training for the survey team and provide crucial understandings of the missing dimensions in the context of Chad.
Further information on the project’s rationale and objectives can be found here: http://www.ophi.org.uk/research/missing-dimensions
The position
The position is full time for a period of three months and involves extensive travel to Chad. The consultant will perform qualitative work, including cognitive interviews and focus groups discussions. Please find the list of roles and responsibilities that the successful applicant will be expected to take on in the following document:
Consultant in missing dimensions (PDF)
Some of the required qualifications include:
- A higher degree in social sciences with extensive fieldwork experience in developing countries, particularly francophone Africa (imply fluency in French, knowledge of Arabic is desirable)
- Expertise in one or more of the following research methods: cognitive interviews, open or in-depth interviews, focus group and/or survey data collection.
- The ability to write for academic publication in peer-reviewed international journals (excellent communication and writing skills).
Application
Applications for this vacancy are to be made directly to diego.zavaleta@qeh.ox.ac.uk and must include the following: a supporting statement, CV, an 8000 word writing sample of academic work (related to the applicant’s qualitative work) and the name and contact details of two referees.
The closing date for applications is 25 October 2011.
Candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by 27 October 2011. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 31 October 2011. The starting date for this position is no later than 7 November 2011.