Job for Field Researchers At ReBoot

Reboot is a social impact firm dedicated to inclusive development and accountable governance. We help governments, foundations, and international organizations achieve their missions.
To improve social outcomes, we must first understand social challenges as they are. Intensive contextual research is thus at the heart of what we do. Reboot’s research helps our clients and partners make effective policy, program, and investment decisions, and implement them through robust, appropriate design solutions.

Job Title: Field Researchers

We are seeking three (3) field research consultants to work on a project that aims to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development through improved maternal and infant nutrition in Nigeria. The consultants will work closely with the Reboot Nigeria team to collect research from women and their communities related to nutrition and feeding their children.
Consultants will complete an in-depth training to learn research ethics, and Reboot’s approach and methodologies.  
Ideal candidates should be comfortable leading interviews with women in rural parts of Kaduna and urban Lagos, and have existing local ties in both states. Native fluency in Hausa and English is required, and fluency in Yoruba is a plus. In addition, knowledge or experience with child and infant nutrition or maternal and child health research is useful.

Timeline and commitment: Consultants will work full-time for four weeks within the months of September and October.

Responsibilities:
Consultants will be responsible for qualitative data collection, documentation and analysis.
Researchers will:
  • Participate in field research activities
  • Coordinate scheduling of respondents;
  • Lead field interviews in both Kaduna and Lagos
  • Participate in group synthesis of data;
  • Support documentation of research findings and final outputs.                                                                    
Requirements:
Successful candidates will bring a mix of skills and experiences to the role.
Ideal candidates have:
  • 3 to 5 years relevant professional experience working on child and infant nutrition or maternal and child health related projects for donor organizations, and/or NGOs.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Hausa. Knowledge of Yoruba is preferred.
  • Deep experience and an established network in: Kaduna and/or Lagos
  • A university degree in relevant field, including public health,social work, or nutrition .
  • Demonstrated interest in qualitative research.
  • Computer proficiency (especially MS Office and Google apps) required.
  • Preferably based in focal state (Kaduna and Lagos) with willingness to travel, up to 25%, as needed.

Reboot is an equal opportunity employer

Reboot respects and values diversity. We are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination in the recruitment, retention, training, or development of employees on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, religious belief, political opinion, age, or disability. Diversity of perspective and experience benefits our firm and helps us deliver our best work. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.   


How to Apply

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Send a copy of your CV and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Reboot and this role, as well as your availability to start and daily rate expectations.
We are looking to fill the positions immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, those submitted before September 1 will be prioritized.

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