Freelance Qualitative Research Moderator (French & West African local languages)
Freelance
Ongoing
FR + local
FGD · IDI · KII
Join our network of qualitative moderators in West Africa
To strengthen its research capacity in West Africa, AMRC is looking for freelance qualitative moderators fluent in French and one or more local languages, depending on the countries and areas covered.
We want to work with professionals who know local socio-cultural realities well and can conduct qualitative research with urban and rural populations and diverse communities.
What you will do
- Conduct in-depth interviews (IDIs), focus groups (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs).
- Lead discussions with households, communities, young people, women, economic actors, local leaders and institutions.
- Work on social studies, programme evaluations, market research and development projects.
- Adapt discussion guides to the languages and socio-cultural realities of the study areas.
- Facilitate communication with communities and moderate with respect for local sensitivities.
- Produce interview notes, reports and summaries in French.
- Take part in briefings, debriefings and quality-control exercises.
- Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
Languages sought
Depending on countries and projects (non-exhaustive list):
- Senegal: Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, Mandinka, Jola.
- Mali: Bambara/Bamanankan, Fula/Fulfulde, Songhai, Soninke, Dogon (depending on variety).
- Côte d’Ivoire: Dioula, Baoulé, Bété, Senufo and other local languages.
- Burkina Faso: Mooré, Dioula, Fulfulde, Gourmanchéma.
- Niger: Hausa, Zarma-Songhai, Fulfulde, Tamasheq.
- Guinea: Pular, Maninka, Susu and other local languages.
- Benin: Fon, Yoruba, Bariba, Dendi.
- Togo: Ewe, Kabiye, Tem.
Command of at least one local language relevant to the areas covered, in addition to French, is essential.
Who we are looking for
- Experience conducting qualitative studies, social research or project evaluations.
- Command of focus group and in-depth interview moderation techniques.
- Good knowledge of communities, cultural practices and local contexts.
- Ability to work in rural, urban or sometimes hard-to-reach areas, depending on security conditions.
- Ability to address sensitive topics with neutrality, discretion and respect for participants.
- Excellent writing and synthesis skills in French.
- Knowledge of research ethics, informed consent and confidentiality.
Experience on projects funded by international organisations, NGOs, development agencies or public institutions is an advantage.
Why work with AMRC
- Qualitative research assignments in several West African countries.
- Opportunities to take part in social, economic and institutional studies.
- Flexible and potentially recurring collaborations.
- Membership of the AMRC network of qualitative researchers and moderators.
How to apply
Submit your application stating your country, your city of residence, the regions where you can work, the local languages you master, your years of experience and the types of qualitative studies you have carried out.
This vacancy remains permanently open. Applications are kept in our pool of collaborators, subject to applicable data protection rules, and reviewed according to operational needs.