Request for Proposal: FASTR Immunization Analytics Research Assistant (Consultant)

R4D is seeking a consultant to support the FASTR initiative through immunization data analysis, report development, and data tool validation to strengthen immunization programs in low- and middle-income countries.

Job Title: FASTR Immunization Analytics Research Assistant

Location: Remote / Global

Employment Type: Consultancy / Short-Term Contract

Estimated LOE: 30 Days

Duration: November 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

Results for Development (R4D) is seeking a skilled FASTR Immunization Analytics Research Assistant to support the Frequent Assessment Systems and Tools for Resiliency (FASTR) initiative under the Global Financing Facility (GFF) and Gavi partnership.

In this role, you will perform quantitative health data analysis, update and develop Stata scripts (do files), and support the validation and testing of service-specific modules using HMIS and Health Facility Assessment (HFA) data to improve immunization programming across low- and lower-middle-income countries.

Key Responsibilities

Develop & Update Data Pipelines: Update existing Stata code for immunization country profiles and write do files for immunization country reports and joint HMIS-HFA analyses.
Support Service-Specific Module Testing: Develop analysis scripts aligned with designated plans to test and validate service-specific modules.
Reporting & Validation: Draft clear, comprehensive analytical reports for service-specific module validations.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with the HFA FASTR Team Lead, Gavi Partnership Focal Person, and program leadership to deliver analytics.

Key Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Global Health, or a related quantitative field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in global public health, health systems analysis, or routine health information systems (HMIS).
Quantitative Skills: Strong background in quantitative data collection, cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis.
Programming Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Stata (required); familiarity with R is a strong plus.
Communication: Outstanding oral and written English communication skills.

Contract Details & LOE

Level of Effort (LOE): Approximately 30 days spread across the contract duration.
Contract Period: November 1, 2026 – March 30, 2027.
Invoicing: Monthly submission of detailed activity reports and time tracking.