National Consultant - Social Policy for Qualitative Researcher, Yangon, Myanmar (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

National Consultant - Social Policy for Qualitative Researcher

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The purpose of this consultancy is to support qualitative research by supporting the design of tools, conducting KIIs and FGDs to support qualitative data collection, collating qualitative data and drafting analysis for operational research and assessments for SPCRM in accordance with the approved methodology and tools ensuring accurate, ethical, and timely collection of qualitative data. The consultant will support multiple pieces of operational research including 1) Facilitating learning opportunities for children with disabilities, 2) the Child poverty and vulnerability study, 3) Last mile delivery in the National MCCT programme and 4) a capacity assessment of social protection provision at the sub-national levels.

Duty Station:

Yangon with travel to Shan (East and South), Ayerwaddy, Mandalay and other sites as needed.

Duration of Contract:

5 months

Description of Assignment:

Tasks 1: Inception and document Review

Deliverables 1: Conduct relevant document review. Work on fieldwork plans and schedule, guidelines for data collection, including support.

Delivery date: August 2026

Tasks 2: Support the development of fieldwork plans, tools, and guidelines

Deliverables 2:Conduct MCCT data collection in three sites (E & S Shan, Ayerwaddy). Finalize tools for KIIs, tools for FGD discussions for the disability benefit participants and service mapping methodology.

Delivery date: September 2026

Tasks 3: Collect data using the approved tools and developing fieldwork summary notes

Deliverables 3: Clean and organize data submission packages and fieldwork summary notes highlighting key observations for MCCT. Conduct data collection and service mapping for service mapping for Mandalay and (Nyaung Shwe) Southern Shan.

Delivery date: October 2026

Tasks 4: Analysis of all data collection and report writing

Deliverables 4: Assemble analysis for MCCT programme, including reviewing the children and adolescents with disabilities to learning phone survey data and integrate with other findings. Support to the development of final report (MCCT)

Delivery date: November 2026

Tasks 5: Develop and present final reports for each exercise

Deliverables 5: Develop final assessment report for connecting children with disabilities to learning and skills development. Finalize accessibility audit checklist for learning centers and service mapping with referral protocol.

Delivery date: December 2026

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

Master’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, public health, public policy, or related fields.

Work Experience:

Demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection (KIIs, FGDs). Knowledge of social protection or cash transfer programmes is preferred.

Experience in conducting service mapping within Myanmar. Strong facilitation and interviewing skills.

Familiarity with Myanmar field contexts and community engagement practices.

Fluency in Myanmar required; Knowledge of written and spoken English required.

Please ensure to complete and attach the following "Expression of Interest" form in your applications: Expression of Interest (EOI)-Qualitative Researcher (Social Policy).doc

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