• Conduct qualitative data collection through KIIs, FGDs, and direct observations. • Take comprehensive and structured field notes to capture key discussion points and participant insights. • Ensure high-quality and conflict-sensitive interviews, following ethical and research integrity standards. • Organize and coordinate field visits in collaboration with the Researcher / Field Coordinator. • Engage with key stakeholders, including local leaders, refugee representatives, and community members. • Support translation and language facilitation as needed for research activities. • Report daily findings and share data with the research team. • Ensure data confidentiality and integrity throughout the field research process.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Conflict Studies, Development Studies, or a related field. • At least 3 years of experience conducting qualitative field research, interviews, or data collection in conflict or humanitarian settings. • Prior experience working in refugee-host community environments is an advantage. • Fluency in one or more West Nile local languages (e.g., Lugbara, Kakwa, Madi, Alur) is highly desirable. • Strong note-taking, documentation, and data synthesis skills. • Familiarity with conflict-sensitive research approaches and ethical fieldwork practices. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in challenging field conditions. • Deliverables • Completed interview and FGD transcripts (detailed field notes capturing participant responses). • Daily summary reports with key findings from fieldwork. • Compilation of observations and emerging themes from KIIs and FGDs. • Translation and language support where necessary.

Duration 3 weeks of field data collection. LOE may be adjusted based on fieldwork timelines and research needs. Location Various locations in West Nile, Northwestern Uganda click below to apply