Qualitative Research Interviewer Educate - Uganda

Educate!, a fast-growing NGO based in Kampala, is seeking a Qualitative Research Interviewer (QRI) to conduct in-depth interviews in a large-scale qualitative study to create metrics measuring youth entrepreneurial behaviors and attitudes. The QRI will gain intensive field experience while learning about the attitudes and experiences of dozens of Ugandan youth. These metrics will be vital to ensure Educate!’s successful participation in a randomized control trial, conducted by Innovations for Poverty Action, of its flagship Educate! Experience program.

The QRI will conduct fieldwork in a number of districts at Educate! partner schools across Uganda.

Educate! Overview

Educate! develops young leaders and entrepreneurs in Uganda by providing long-term mentorship and two-years of world-class leadership and entrepreneurship training to help high school students start enterprises that solve poverty, disease, violence and environmental degradation. Educate! is directly working with 3,400 diverse youth across Uganda and partnered with the UN's International Labor Organization and Uganda's National Curriculum Development Center to create curricula that will reach over 45,000 students annually.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualitative research experience (preferably through in-depth interviews) on sensitive topics with vulnerable youth
• Trained in interviewing (as part of a univ. or professional development course, or other)
• Graduate-level training in research methods (preferred)
• Strong interest in the attitudes and experiences of Ugandan youth

Terms and Compensation

This approximately one-month (starting ASAP – rolling application review) position is eligible for a stipend. The Qualitative Research Interviewer will receive reimbursement for work-related travel and accommodation, in addition to meal reimbursement in accordance with Educate!’s organizational policies.

How To Apply

Please email a CV (or résumé) and list of references to jobs@experienceeducate.org. Please put the following subject in your email: “Qualitative Research Interviewer – Your Name.” This position must be filled as soon as possible.