QuIP research consultant on the Kenya CT-OVC long-term study

UNICEF Innocenti seeks a qualitative research consultant to co-lead a study on the Kenya CT-OVC long-term study, focusing on analysis and writing from QuIP interviews. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Life Histories and KII study components researcher and work remotely from Florence, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the qualitative research study focusing on analysis and writing from QuIP interviews.
• Collaborate closely with the research consultant in charge of Life Histories and KII study components.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis using the QUIP methodology and CausalMap.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of qualitative impact protocol guides and training for data collection.
• Organize and manage own work to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-cultural research team and establish effective working relationships within and outside UNICEF.

Requirements

• PhD in Sociology, anthropology, public/social policy, public health, education or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in qualitative research and evaluation in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong experience with design of Qualitative impact protocol (QUIP) guides and with QuIP data collection, including in QuIP training for data collection.
• Strong experience in applying the QUIP for the analysis using CausalMap.
• Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and qualitative data collection in Kenya.
• Excellent qualitative analytical skills and writing skills.
• Expertise in triangulation of results from multi-method study design.
• Ability to organize own work and to carry out a research project with limited supervision according to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a research team in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English.
• Research experience on social protection, including in Kenya (desirable).
• Research experience on child and adolescent health, education, protection outcomes (desirable).
• Research experience on adolescent health, education and livelihood outcomes (desirable).
• Submission of at least one, and up to three, samples of written work: co-authored published report, working paper or journal article using qualitative methods, including QuIP.

Skills

• Qualitative Research
• Qualitative Impact Protocol Design
• QuIP Data Collection
• QuIP Training
• CausalMap Analysis
• Fieldwork in Kenya
• Qualitative Data Collection
• Qualitative Analysis
• Triangulation Methods
• Research Project Management
• Multi-method Study Design
• Report Writing
• Social Protection Research
• Child and Adolescent Health
• Education Outcomes Research
• Protection Outcomes Research
• Adolescent Livelihood Research

Languages

English