• Reports to: Country Manager
• Location: Monrovia, Liberia
• Deadline to apply: 23^rd October 2026
• Desired start date: November 2026
• Length of commitment: 1-2 months

Summary:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a global research and policy nonprofit committed to reducing global poverty with evidence. With a network of partners and researchers, we design and test innovative solutions, support our partners to generate and use data and evidence, and help bring proven approaches to scale across the globe. IPA has worked in Liberia since 2010.

IPA is recruiting a Qualitative Consultant for project(s) in Liberia. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.

Position Summary

The Qualitative consultant will work closely with the research team and will:

• Design the participant recruitment strategy for the focus group discussions;
• Develop and pilot recruitment and screening tools with the research team;
• Recruit, train, and supervise the FGD facilitators and note-takers;
• Develop the training manual and fieldwork protocols;
• Facilitate focus group discussions, when needed;
• Observe sessions, give feedback to facilitators and note-takers, and address quality issues during fieldwork;
• Quality-assure transcriptions and translations by checking them against audio recordings and notes;
• Ensure that all fieldwork follows IPA research protocols, including informed consent, human subjects protection, and data security;
• Track fieldwork progress and report concerns promptly to the research team;
• Maintain good relationships with IPA staff, partner organizations, and community members; and
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements/qualifications:

• A master’s degree in sociology, anthropology, development studies, public health, public policy, economics, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience will be considered;
• At least three years of experience designing and leading qualitative research, including interviews and focus group discussions, in low- and middleincome countries;
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing field teams;
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative analysis, including coding and thematic analysis. Prior experience with qualitative software such as NVivo, Dedoose, or ATLAS.ti is an advantage.
• Strong writing skills, with a record of producing reports or research reports;
• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills;
• Familiarity with research ethics and human subjects protection; and
• Experience with mixed-methods research, and experience working with a governmental organization, are an advantage.

How to apply

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below:

https://forms.gle/XaJBYRUdYMAwkd7i6

Please note the following:

• This position is open to Liberian nationals or candidates with the right to work in Liberia;
• A CV is required to complete the application form;
• Incomplete applications, or applications not submitted through the online form, will not be considered; and
• Due to the high volume of applications, IPA will contact only shortlisted candidates.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to info-liberia@povertyaction.org.