Qualitative Interviews Moderator

 

 

Location: Kigali

 

Job Description

 

The organization offers a variety of research services clustered around economic and social policy development, impact evaluation studies and market research. Laterite was established in Kigali in late 2010, with the objective of bringing world-class research services to African markets with a high growth potential but little advisory infrastructure. 

We are looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our field work activities as qualitative interview moderator. This position is offered on a project-basis. Moderators will also benefit from training sessions aimed at improving their professional development. This includes workshops on how to effectively work with Microsoft Excel and Power Point or excel at job interviews.

 

Duration

Field workers are hired on project-basis, which means that they are contacted each time a new project begins. Project duration varies between 2 to 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Moderate  and/or translate focus groups and semi-structured interviews
• Take notes during the interviews and write the transcripts
• Participate in the analysis of the data collected
• Act in a professional and honest manner and serve as example to fellow field workers
• Document issues that arise during interviews and communicate them to the field coordinator and supervisor
• Keep track of expenses as instructed
• Transmit data collected on a daily basis
• Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the project at hand

 

 

Minimum Requirements for all positions

• Currently enrolled in a university or holding a bachelor’s degree
• Excellent proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English (French would be considered an asset)
• Good computer skills: ability to type in Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required
• Sharp problem-solving skills
• Consistent punctuality
• Effective team-player
• Quick learner
• Excellent written English
• Experience with conducting qualitative interviews

 

 

 

How To Apply:

Interested candidates for any of the positions and who meet the above requirements should email a one-page CV and a cover letter. The CV file should be named “(first name and last name) + CV” and the cover letter file should be named “(first name and last name) + cover letter”. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a disqualification of the application.

We review applications on a rolling basis. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.