Research Assistants (KAP Survey)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Research Assistants (KAP Survey) 

Reports to: MEAL Coordinator

Job location:   Lango and Elgon

Starting date: May 2026

Vacancy closing date: 28th April 2026

Duration: 1 week Assignment.

No of positions: 10 (05 Elgon and 05 Lango)

About ZOA

We are here for people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

Our work in Uganda

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Kiryandongo), & Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, Education, and peace building with a special focus on land security. ZOA Uganda is looking for 2 Research Assistants to work in Aleptong, Lira, Bulambuli, Kapchorwa, Bududa and Mbale to support the KAP Survey.

Activity background

ZOA Uganda is implementing the Agricultural Governance Results Improvement Project (A‑GRIP) in Consortium with Cordaid and with funding from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN). The KAP survey will be conducted in the 14 AGRIP districts, The survey is intended to generate baseline evidence on land actors’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to land governance, land rights, customary land documentation, dispute resolution, gender inclusion, and community engagement. The activity will involve direct engagement with district and subcounty land governance stakeholders using participatory data collection methodologies.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in the research assistants training/Orientation
• Perform field data collection and management activities, administer informed consent, conduct and complete interviews in accordance with the study protocol.
• Ensure that data entered in Kobo tool Box application is accurate and complete
• Answer or refer questions that the respondents may ask before or during the course of data collection.
• Collect data and participate in data management processes including validation to ensure the data meets the quality standards as defined by ZOA.
• Ensure daily uploads of the data into the server.
• Report key issues of concern during data collection and hand them over to the ZOA team at the end of each day.
• Ensure high-level data protection and integrity
• Conduct Key informant and in-depth interview for the study with selected respondents.
• Participate in the transcription of qualitative data and handover hardcopies of this data to ZOA staff
• Provide the Team Leader with daily updates including interviews completed, and any other important information about assigned participants
• Any other duties assigned by the data collection team leaders or the project manager.

Your profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge, Skills & experience:

• Minimum holder of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), or any other related discipline or equivalence.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Langi or Lumasaba is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in conducting face to face interviews and note taking.
• Prior experience in collecting data using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to follow study specific procedures and guidelines reliably.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, under stringent deadlines
• Applicant should be a resident of locations mentioned or familiar with the language spoken.

Special conditions/circumstances

This is a short-term contract that will be paid according to the number of days worked for. Research Assistants will be called upon based on the specific needs of the data collection process.

Payment of Professional fees will be effected after completion of the data collection exercise and handing over of the tablets through mobile money transfers. ZOA will provide transportation Refund to the Research Assistants during the period of engagement through mobile money transfer.

Our offer: ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, & you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.

Interested and ready to apply?

All interested qualified candidates should submit their applications including CV (max 2 pages), cover letter (1 page), recommendation from LC1, National ID or any valid identification.

Applications should be submitted in writing to the Human Resources Department, ZOA Uganda, and delivered to one of the following locations:

• ZOA/Cordaid Field Office – Mbale, Boma Avenue, Senior Quarters; or
• ZOA/Cordaid Field Office – Lira, Otim Tom Road, Lira City West Division, opposite Asigma Office or
• Apply directly via the link

Closing date: Tuesday 28^th April 2026 at 5:00 PM

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of Interviews. 

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply. Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind.

Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER – Counter Terrorism check) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).

Please note that ZOA does not solicit for funds during any recruitment process.
To report any unethical conduct, please use; report.uganda@zoa.ngo or report@zoa.ngo or Call: 080-020-0121 Tollfree.