• Under the supervision of the Study Field Supervisor, the Research Assistants will be responsible for the following tasks: • Participate in a two-day training at a designated location. • Assist in scheduling and field preparation, including identifying and locating sampled schools. • Obtain informed consent from all study participants before any data collection. • Collect and record data appropriately, including administering teacher surveys, conducting classroom observations, interviews, and focus group discussions. • Support data management tasks as required. • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all collected data. • Adhere strictly to ethical guidelines, ensuring confidentiality of all information and participants at all times. • Follow established procedures for the safe storage of both qualitative and quantitative data, including handling sensitive data with the highest integrity. • Maintain thorough documentation throughout the data collection process. • Participate in daily field debrief sessions and raise any challenges or issues encountered during data collection to inform adjustments. • Undertake any additional duties as stipulated in the recruitment contract or as assigned by the Field Supervisor.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution. • Must be a resident in one of the study districts – Kampala and Arua. • Fluency in English. • At least one year of demonstrated experience in data collection using both qualitative and quantitative methods. • Prior experience using mobile data collection applications such as ODK and KoboCollect. • Experience conducting research involving multiple stakeholders, including teachers. • Desirable Attributes • A strong understanding of ethical research practices • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Excellent communication skills • Experience working with diverse communities and sectors, particularly within education contexts.