Primary Data Collection Consultant – Nature-based Solutions Evaluation

About the role

The consultant will lead primary field data collection for a final evaluation of Farm Radio International’s gender‑inclusive Nature‑based Solutions project in three regions of Uganda. The work involves quantitative household surveys, community assessments and qualitative interviews to measure changes in knowledge, practices and climate‑adaptation outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report and detailed data‑collection plan, including sampling strategy and quality‑assurance protocols.
• Conduct 550 household surveys, 60 community‑level quantitative interviews, 12 focus‑group discussions and 7 in‑depth interviews across the selected districts.
• Deliver raw and cleaned quantitative data sets and transcribed/translated qualitative recordings.
• Produce a synthesis report of qualitative findings (FGDs and IDIs) and a comprehensive field report documenting data‑collection processes.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Evaluation, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies or related field.
• Minimum 7 years experience managing large‑scale quantitative and qualitative data collection in rural settings.
• Proven track record analysing qualitative data and producing evaluation reports.
• Experience evaluating agricultural extension, climate‑change adaptation or Nature‑based Solutions programmes.
• Demonstrated use of mobile data‑collection tools, especially KoboToolbox.
• Fluency in local languages and ability to work across the targeted ecological zones.
• Knowledge of gender equality and inclusion principles.

Required skills

• KoboToolbox mobile data‑collection platform.