National Consultant - Social Policy and Child Rights Monitoring (SPCRM) for Qualitative Researcher

The consultant will support qualitative research by designing tools, conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs), collating qualitative data, and drafting analysis for operational research and assessments for SPCRM. The role involves supporting multiple operational research projects related to children with disabilities, child poverty, social protection, and capacity assessments at sub-national levels in Myanmar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct relevant document review and develop fieldwork plans, schedules, and guidelines for data collection.
• Conduct MCCT data collection in three sites (East & South Shan, Ayerwaddy) and finalize tools for KIIs and FGDs for disability benefit participants and service mapping methodology.
• Collect data using approved tools and develop fieldwork summary notes highlighting key observations for MCCT and service mapping for Mandalay and Southern Shan.
• Analyze all data collection and support report writing for MCCT programme and related studies.
• Develop and present final reports for each exercise, including assessment reports and accessibility audit checklists.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, public health, public policy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection (KIIs, FGDs).
• Knowledge of social protection or cash transfer programmes is preferred.
• Experience in conducting service mapping within Myanmar.
• Strong facilitation and interviewing skills.
• Familiarity with Myanmar field contexts and community engagement practices.
• Fluency in Myanmar required; Knowledge of written and spoken English required.

Skills

• Qualitative Data Collection
• Key Informant Interviews
• Focus Group Discussions
• Social protection knowledge
• Cash Transfer Programmes
• Service Mapping
• Facilitation Skills
• Interviewing Skills
• Community Engagement
• Qualitative Analysis

Languages

Myanmar, English