Are u interested in working with our research team? Join our team of researchers, policy/government officials, and youth representatives and contribute to a research project on youth employment programmes, with reference to marginalised and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. We are seeking 8 research assistants (1 each in Akwa Ibom, Osun, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Gombe and 2 in FCT/Abuja) and 7 Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) Assistants (1 each in Akwa Ibom, Osun, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Gombe) to…

support data collection (key informant interviews and FGDs) for the project. The positions will invole leading/supporting Klls, FGD facilitation, transcription, note-taking, basic analysis, mobilizing participants in selected communities, interpreting, note-taking, logistics support, gender/disability/RDP-sensitive facilitation.

Core Mandatory Requirements
􀀄 Age: 21-35 years
􀀄 Residency: Based in the target states (strong preference for local residents from the local governments of study)
􀀄 Education: Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, anthropology, gender studies, public policy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
􀀄 Language: Fluency in English + local languages relevant to target communities)
􀀄 Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in qualitative research (Klls, FGDs, participatory methods) or community engagement in development/youth -focused projects

􀀄 Availability: Full-time/part-time availability during fieldwork periods (Oct-Nov 2026).

Safeguarding & Ethics:
o Commitment to ethical research, confidentiality, and safeguarding
o No history of misconduct or safeguarding violations
o Willing to sign code of conduct and complete mandatory safeguarding/ethics training

Deadline: Friday 23 October 2026

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