Research Assistants (Roster - Multiple Locations-Somalia)

Job title Research Assistants (Roster - Multiple Locations-Somalia)
Application deadline
9th July 2026

Job description
About
Trailsearch
Trailsearch Consulting is an independent research, monitoring and evaluation
advisory firm that supports governments, NGOs and development partners to
generate high-quality evidence for decision making. We specialize in programme
evaluations, mixed-methods research and impact assessments in humanitarian
and development contexts.
Visit https://trailsearchers.com/ to find out more about us!
The Roster
Role
Trailsearch’s roster of region/districts-based research assistants:
• This roster serves as a pre-qualified talent pool created to enable the
timely placement of professionals across assignments with humanitarian
and development partners.
• Membership in the roster does not guarantee or imply immediate
employment. Individuals who successfully complete the pre-qualification
assessment and screening process shall be considered for assignments
that align with their skills, experience and geographic mobility.
• The Roster membership for selected RA’s shall be active up to 2 years
and may be renewed based on candidates’ availability, availability of
relevant assignments/opportunities and supervisor’s feedback on
candidates’ performance.
Key responsibilities:
• Collect quantitative data using digital data collection tools including
ODK, KOBO, Survey CTO, COMCARE etc.
• Conduct Qualitative interviews (Focus Group discussions, Key
informant interviews) using structured, approved data collection forms.
• Conduct telephone/virtual interviews where necessary ensuring data
quality, confidentiality and client’s ethics other standard research
preferences.
• Compile field reports including success stories, field observation
reports and general feedback.
Roster Districts
• Multiple locations across Somalia- Please mention your district on the
Application subject line.
Reporting
line
The Role holder reports to Research Coordinator.

Desired Qualification
University degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Social Policy
International Development, Development Studies, Data Science, Monitoring
and Evaluation, or a related field
Desired
Experience
5-7 years of experience in data collection, Public Policy research, community
level data collection, TPM, data analysis, Evaluation etc.
Languages Fluent in English (essential). Fluent in Somali (essential). Fluent in Arabic
(desirable).

Application process
Submit your Application with the Subject line: SOM Roster- Research
Assistant- [Your District] to [email protected] by 9th July 2026
5:00PM EAT.