Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYESI) Qualitative Data Collector (8 Positions)

Contract Type: Temporary / Short-term

Project: Community RMNCH-N + Malaria Project

Duty Station: Somali and Oromia Regions

Positions: 4 for Somali and 4 for Oromia

Daily Rate: USD 18, plus USD 20 for Per dime and USD 10 for Accommodation

Who we are

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes. We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.

We are looking for: a Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYESI) Data Collector who will conduct qualitative data collection, including interviews and focus group discussions, to explore gender, youth, and social inclusion dynamics at the community level. This role ensures adherence to research protocols, ethical standards, and organizational Safeguarding and PSEA policies, maintaining confidentiality and a safe environment for all participants. This temporary position provides timely, high-quality insights to inform project strategy, decision-making, and future program planning.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative data collection activities in assigned regions, including:
  • Individual In-Depth Interviews (IDIs)
  • Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
  • Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
• Engage study participants in accordance with approved research protocols, ethical standards, and safeguarding requirements.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and high-quality data collection that reflects local gender, youth, and social inclusion dynamics.
• Support transcription, translation, and preliminary coding of qualitative data.
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection, and data integrity throughout the assignment.
• Coordinate with the research and project teams to meet agreed timelines and fieldwork plans.
• Participate in briefings, debriefings, and validation sessions as required.
• Report field observations, challenges, and emerging themes in a timely and structured manner.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in qualitative data collection, including conducting IDIs, KIIs, and FGDs.
• Demonstrated experience working on gender, youth, and social inclusion–related research or community-based studies.
• Familiarity with ethical research practices, including informed consent and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in relevant local languages spoken in the Somali and/or Oromia regions; working knowledge of English is required.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, research institutions, or donor-funded projects is an asset.
• Awareness and understanding of Safeguarding and PSEA principles is strongly preferred.

Competency

• Strong qualitative interviewing and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage sensitively and respectfully with diverse community members.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining close coordination with the research team.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.