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The Qualitative Expert will play a leading role in designing, coordinating, and implementing qualitative research activities for the study on digital public infrastructure in Ethiopia. The role focuses on generating high-quality, evidence-based insights to inform policy and strategic decision-making.
key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement qualitative data collection activities, including in-depth interviews, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs)
- Develop, review, and refine qualitative research tools such as interview guides and discussion frameworks.
- Supervise and support enumerators during fieldwork to ensure high-quality data collection.
- Ensure adherence to research methodologies, protocols, and ethical standards throughout the study.
- Accurately capture, document, and validate qualitative data, including contextual observations.
- Oversee transcription, translation, and organization of collected qualitative data
Conduct thematic analysis to identify key patterns, insights, and findings
Prepare comprehensive field reports, summaries, and analytical briefs. - Ensure data quality through regular checks, verification, and consistency reviews.
- Coordinate effectively with project teams, data managers, and stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality and ensure informed consent of all research participants. - Contribute to final research outputs, including reports and policy recommendations
- Address field challenges proactively and provide practical solutions.
- Represent the research team professionally during stakeholder interactions
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