Jobs at Futures Group in Uganda - Qualitative Data Collection Consultant

Job Title: Qualitative Data Collection Consultant, Uganda
Location:     Uganda
Job Code:     620
# of Openings:     1
Description

Company Profile



Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.



Position Summary:

Futures Group is seeking a short term Qualitative Data Collection Specialist based in Uganda to support the implementation of a public health program assessment that involves conducting focus groups and interviews in community based settings. The Qualitative Data Collection Specialist will be responsible for traveling to field sites to collect in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in line with the established protocol, supervising the note-taker, and collaborating with the research team based in the United States. Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply.



Responsibilities:

    Conduct in-depth interviews with program officers and community authorities
    Moderate focus group discussions with community level workers
    Hold debriefing sessions with Futures Group staff
    Supervise note-taker in transcription of data



Qualifications:

    5 years of professional experience in related field
    Experience working with program financed by international donors, preferably USAID
    Master’s degree in public health or community health, international development, monitoring and evaluation or other related field preferred
    Proven experience conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
    Experience with HIV/AIDS or orphans and vulnerable children programs



Remuneration in accordance with salary history and certified credentials.


How to Apply:
Please submit the following to Lacee Monte, LMonte@futuresgroup.com,
    An updated CV
    Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria
    Two references related specifically to work in conducting interviews and focus groups



Please state “Qualitative Data Collection Consultant - UGANDA” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.



Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.


Closing Date; 23/08/2013