Company Profile

The Aquaya Institute (Aquaya) is a non-profit research and consulting organization dedicated to expanding safe water and sanitation access in developing countries through science and innovation. Supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the five-year (2021-2026) Hilton Foundation Africa Water Quality Testing Fellowship Program aims, among other things, to collect water quality monitoring data from households, schools, and healthcare facilities in seven focal districts throughout Ethiopia, Ghana, and Uganda. This will provide a strong evidence base and inform strategies for water quality improvement interventions.

Job Description

• Job period: 15 April – 30 September 2019
• Send application by: 21 March
• Reports to: Research and Program Manager

• Participate in the testing and finalization of data collection instruments, providing inputs for their improvement in writing
• Organize focus group discussions and interviews in 15 study villages (identified by the research team and project partners).
• Conduct focus group discussions and interviews on the basis of the agreed research protocol
• Visit 2-5 latrines (with a focus on the most vulnerable households), and conduct a transect walk in the community 
• Download all the data and notes compiled every day, and manage data files as defined in the standard operating procedures
• Prepare a 3-5 pages draft village report summarizing key take home messages no later than 36 hours after data collection has been completed in each village. 
• Revise all transcriptions of interviews/focus group discussions to ensure accuracy. Transcriptions will be contracted to a separate consultant or service that will be specifically in charge of this component of the project. 
• Type up notes for all interviews that were not audio-recorded, or meetings with partners or other key stakeholders.
• Review a final report written by Aquaya, providing detailed written comments.
• Participate to at least 3 meetings with project stakeholders. 

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum 5 years of previous professional experience required.
• University degree in anthropology, sociology, development studies, or a related field.
• Extensive experience conducting qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions) in rural Ghana. 
• Familiarity and experience working on rural sanitation strongly preferred.
• Experience and a track record of excellent report writing in English.
• Fluency in at least two local languages of the Northern regions such as: Dagbani, Kokomba, or Gonja. Fluency in multiple Northern languages desired.
• Ability to organize efficiently and flexibly while in the field
• Strong organizational skills and readiness to work flexible hours to ensure that the agreed upon timeline is adhered to
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational networking, ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a range of government and civil society partners
• Team player.
• All interested persons should send their application to Aquaya Institute. Email address: ghanajobs@aquaya.org with email subject  “Qualitative Research Consultant, Ghana” 
• Please include:
• Your most recent CV
• A writing sample of a report you have authored 
• In the body of your email, you must also include:
• Your written and spoken language proficiencies
• Dates of availability
• Expected income (daily rate)
• Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.