Research assistant job at Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl)
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Assistant (Individual Consultancy)
Organization: Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl)
Location: Katsina State, Nigeria
Consultancy Duration: 14 Months
Anticipated Start Date: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
References: RFP Reference: NG-3456 | Application Reference: NG-Sol2596
About the Role
Helen Keller International is inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for an individual consultancy position as a Research Assistant in Katsina State, Nigeria. The successful consultant will play a vital role in supporting a comprehensive, field-based research study assessing vitamin A status among young children.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Data Collection: Develop, program, test, and maintain electronic questionnaires using ODK or similar platforms. Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot digital tools.
Data Management & Quality Assurance: Manage, clean, validate, and secure research datasets. Conduct rigorous data-quality checks and resolve discrepancies.
Statistical Analysis: Use Stata or R to perform statistical and descriptive analyses; prepare clear reports, tables, and charts.
Field Support: Support field surveys, interviewer training, pilot testing, and ongoing field monitoring.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate research documentation while strictly protecting participant confidentiality.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
Experience:
Practical experience in research data management, data cleaning, validation, quality assurance, and analysis.
Experience programming electronic data-collection tools such as ODK.
Experience supporting field surveys or research studies.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Stata or R and Microsoft Excel.
Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; good written and spoken English.
Eligibility & Logistics:
Legal authorization to work in Nigeria.
Willingness to reside in Katsina State during data collection and travel to study locations as required.
Additional Advantages (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience in nutrition research and dietary assessment.
Experience handling biomarkers or biospecimen data.
GIS or geospatial analysis skills.
Proficiency in spoken and written Hausa.
Application Package & Submission
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their complete application package via email to:
Email Subject Line: Research Assistant (Include reference number NG-3456 in your application and file names where applicable).
Required Documents:
Cover letter.
Comprehensive CV/resume, including at least three professional references.
Technical offer detailing relevant experience, proposed technical approach, qualifications, and availability.
Separate financial offer (Note: Financial information must appear exclusively in this separate file).
Signed Conflict of Interest Declaration (Annex A).
Valid government-approved identification.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) documentation.
Relevant academic or professional certificates and licenses, where applicable.
Important Notes
All documents must be submitted in English.
Applications must remain valid for 90 days from the submission date.
No relocation allowance is available for this position.
Final remuneration and payment terms will be confirmed directly in the consultancy agreement.
Applicants are strongly advised to review the complete official Request for Proposals (RFP), including Annex A and Annex B, prior to applying.
Only complete applications meeting all stated requirements will be considered.
