About JSC
Juba Strategic Consulting (JSC) is a South Sudan-based public health research institution focusing on research excellence and providing culturally sensitive solutions to public health problems using a human-centered approach. We do this by strengthening the capacity of local researchers, partnerships and emphasizing localization. Our approach and system are lean and agile. We recruit passionate individuals and use inclusivity as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to provide a workplace where everyone brings their authentic selves and feels valued and respected for who they are. We strive to provide a welcoming space, a positive experience, and a clear growth path to all while upholding our core values and principles.
Position: Field Researchers/Supervisors
Locations: Malakal, Gogrial West, Juba, Akobo, Kajokeji, Aweil East, Panyijar.
Start date: Immediate
We are recruiting field researchers/supervisors for several upcoming projects. The field researcher/supervisor is the primary contact between JSC and the enumerators and participants for an upcoming data collection project. His/her role will be central to the success of the organization’s field operations. They are the face and reputation of the organization in the community and manage the relationship with participants and leaders in the community. The field researcher/supervisor works full-time in the field and reports to a Research Manager.
The field researcher/supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, implementation, and completion of research projects in the State while upholding ethical standards, fostering community engagement, and navigating any operational challenges.
Reports to: Research Manager (Juba)
Responsibilities:
- Coordination: Serve as the main point of contact between JSC and the local community, fostering positive relationships with participants and leaders.
- Field Operations Management: Oversee logistical aspects of fieldwork, including transportation, accommodation, and participant recruitment, ensuring smooth project implementation.
- Ethical Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure research activities adhere to the highest ethical standards and regulations, while identifying and mitigating potential risks to the research team and participants.
- Survey data collection: Identify, train and supervise enumerators to collect quality household survey data.
- Conduct interviews: The field researcher/supervisor will conduct focus group discussions (FDGs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) in the appropriate local language and transcribe the recordings to produce high-quality transcripts in English for analysis.
- Data extraction: Extract data from health facility registers/record books using a standard tool.
- Quality assurance: The field researcher/supervisor will ensure the highest quality data collection in the field.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of field activities, compile and conduct quality checks of research data, and communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders and the Research Team Leader.
What you bring:
- A strong qualitative data collection background, including carrying out FGDs and KIIs with community members and leaders.
- Familiarity with quantitative data collection methodologies, including using KoboToolbox, with the ability to oversee data collection processes and ensure data quality and integrity.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, international development, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience
- Prior experience working in field research or community engagement settings and supervising field teams, particularly in South Sudan or similar contexts.
- You have a demonstrated ability to manage field operations, including logistics, managing field budget, and timelines, to ensure the successful implementation of research projects.
- Knowledge of local languages to facilitate FGD and KIIs with community members and leaders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your cover letter and CV through [email protected] by June 27, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.