Position Overview:

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to join our team as Research Assistants to be supporting field-based data collection activities across project sites in Kakuma and Kalobeyei wards. This is a temporary, on-call position based on project needs.

Research Assistants will play a vital role in gathering high-quality qualitative and quantitative data to support program learning, accountability, and improvement across PWJ’s priority thematic areas, including Livelihoods, Shelter, WASH & Solid Waste Management. The position reports to the MEAL Officer or M&E Lead, working closely with project teams to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely data collection using digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct household surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
Assist respondents in interpreting interview questions to ensure a complete and accurate response.
Engage directly with refugees, host communities, and other vulnerable groups.
Record, organize, and transcribe qualitative notes accurately
Use digital data collection platforms for field surveys
Support data quality checks, cleaning, and verification processes
Adhere to community entry protocols and uphold PWJ’s humanitarian principles
Perform additional tasks as required during emergency response activities
Minimum Qualifications

Diploma/Certificate in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Agriculture, Environmental Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, IT, or any related field
Bachelor’s degree is a further advantage
Prior experience as a Research Assistant, Field Data Collector, or Enumerator is desirable.
Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo Collect, ODK, SurveyCTO, Comcare)
Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Accurate typing and data entry skills
Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili, local language (Turkana) and/or refugee community languages (Somali, Nuer, Dinka, Arabic) is an asset.
Ability to comprehend the research questions.
Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency in data collection
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to work in remote and challenging field environments
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to PWJ values
Flexible, adaptive, and proactive in field operations

Please send your resume/CV