Data Collector/Logistician, Ethiopia

Job Description

Under the USAID Inclusive Development Activity for Mission Support, Making Cents International is recruiting a Data Collector/Logistician to support a research project focused on mental health integration in Ethiopia.

USAID/Ethiopia aims to explore mental health integration in the health sector. This study will inform targeted interventions and policies and provide data for future program development. A landscape analysis will review global and contextual literature on mental health integration in global health programming, identify effective practices, and analyze gaps and challenges specific to Ethiopia. An international team will collect data on existing mental health services, resources, and activities in Ethiopia through inclusive and culturally appropriate methods. Findings will support increased investment in and prioritization of mental health services and ensure mental health-informed programming in the health sector. The resulting report will recommend improvements, strategies, and interventions to shape mental health integration into health programming.

The Data Collector/Logistician will contribute to preparations for, and implementation of, in-country research including key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders, communities, and providers. The Data Collector/Logistician will directly support the study’s team members, including an Ethiopian Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist and an international Team Lead. The Data Collector/Logistician will work primarily in Addis Ababa though some travel may take place in the immediate surrounding areas.

Role and Tasks

The Data Collector/Logistician will provide logistical, operational, research, and administrative support for in-country research activities. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development of the data collection schedule.
• Identify interpreters/translators and notetakers.
• Manage all transportation, lodging, and interview-related arrangements for the team in Addis Ababa and the immediate surrounding areas.
• Serve as the team’s main point of contact on transportation, lodging, logistics, and related coordination issues.
• Ensure all necessary logistical support is available to the team.
• Participate in team meetings and briefings, as needed.
• Accompany assessment team to research sites, if requested.
• Take notes as requested by the Team Lead.
• Conduct KIIs and FGDs with USAID, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, producing detailed field notes (and where permitted, audio recordings), as requested by the Team Lead.
• Reconcile payments for all in-country assessment expenses.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Team Lead.

Proposed Level of Effort

The maximum level of effort (LOE) will be 20 days. The Data Collector/Logistician must be available at all times during the in-country data collection phase, schedule to be determined.

Work Schedule

The work is tentatively scheduled to begin in February 2024.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Resident of Ethiopia
• Proficiency in English, and knowledge of at least one other language widely recognized in Ethiopia (eg, Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience, or a high school diploma and at least seven years of experience
• Experience providing logistical, research, and administrative support for research activities in Ethiopia.
• Experience with international donor-funded projects
• Experience with the public health sector, specifically supporting mental health activities.
• Experience working with marginalized populations, including youth, LGBTQI+, persons with disabilities, and indigenous populations, preferred.

About the Organization

Making Cents International is a certified B Corporation, founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since 1999, we have supported the well-being of youth and adults globally through high-impact programs that bolster those who serve people living in vulnerable contexts in low- and middle-income countries. As a purpose-driven small business, we have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.