Local Data Collector
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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website.
We are now looking for qualified candidates to fulfill the positions below:
Announcement Positions
Local Data Collector Workplace Circumstances- Environment: Outdoors
- Languages: English, Khmer
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Career Category: Research / Development, Social Work, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: Negotiable
The Opportunity
- Short term opportunity (approximately 13 days) commencing 16 November until the end of February 2027.
- Contribute to a meaningful research study exploring the collective contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
- Support stakeholder interviews, data collection and qualitative research activities.
The Role
Australia Awards Cambodia (AAC) is an Australian Government-funded program managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The program supports Cambodia's development priorities through education, knowledge transfer and enduring partnerships with Australia.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Local Data Collector to support the Alumni Targeted Contribution Study Series, which will examine how Australia Awards alumni contribute to organisational, sectoral and broader development outcomes in Cambodia.
Working closely with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead, you will support in-country research activities, including coordinating interviews, collecting and accurately recording qualitative data, transcribing interview responses and assisting with data coding and analysis.
You will contribute to ensuring the quality and integrity of research data and support the preparation of evidence-based findings that demonstrate the contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
About You
We are looking for a Cambodian national who is an Australia Awards Cambodia alumni program graduate, with strong research skills and an understanding of Cambodia’s development context.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Support the planning and coordination of data collection activities, including interview scheduling and fieldwork arrangements.
- Conduct or assist with interviews involving Australia Awards alumni and other relevant stakeholders.
- Accurately record, transcribe and organise interview notes, recordings and qualitative research data.
- Ensure interview records are submitted promptly and meet agreed quality standards.
- Assist with qualitative data coding, organisation and quality assurance using agreed research methods and software.
- Support the consolidation and analysis of quantitative data using Microsoft Excel, where required.
- Contribute to research findings, evidence stories, case studies, reports and presentations.
- Identify and communicate data-quality issues, fieldwork challenges and emerging risks to the research team.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, informed consent, ethical research and responsible data management.
- Work collaboratively with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead to deliver research activities within agreed timelines.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, social development or a related discipline.
- Experience in qualitative research, data collection, monitoring and evaluation or related work for 3 years as a minimum
- Experience conducting interviews and transcribing, coding, analysing and managing qualitative data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with qualitative analysis software experience and quantitative skills desirable.
- Advanced English and strong Khmer-language skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, research ethics, confidentiality and data management practices.
- A reliable, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and engage effectively with research participants.
The Opportunity
- Short term opportunity (approximately 13 days) commencing 16 November until the end of February 2027.
- Contribute to a meaningful research study exploring the collective contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
- Support stakeholder interviews, data collection and qualitative research activities.
The Role
Australia Awards Cambodia (AAC) is an Australian Government-funded program managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The program supports Cambodia's development priorities through education, knowledge transfer and enduring partnerships with Australia.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Local Data Collector to support the Alumni Targeted Contribution Study Series, which will examine how Australia Awards alumni contribute to organisational, sectoral and broader development outcomes in Cambodia.
Working closely with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead, you will support in-country research activities, including coordinating interviews, collecting and accurately recording qualitative data, transcribing interview responses and assisting with data coding and analysis.
You will contribute to ensuring the quality and integrity of research data and support the preparation of evidence-based findings that demonstrate the contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
About You
We are looking for a Cambodian national who is an Australia Awards Cambodia alumni program graduate, with strong research skills and an understanding of Cambodia’s development context.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Support the planning and coordination of data collection activities, including interview scheduling and fieldwork arrangements.
- Conduct or assist with interviews involving Australia Awards alumni and other relevant stakeholders.
- Accurately record, transcribe and organise interview notes, recordings and qualitative research data.
- Ensure interview records are submitted promptly and meet agreed quality standards.
- Assist with qualitative data coding, organisation and quality assurance using agreed research methods and software.
- Support the consolidation and analysis of quantitative data using Microsoft Excel, where required.
- Contribute to research findings, evidence stories, case studies, reports and presentations.
- Identify and communicate data-quality issues, fieldwork challenges and emerging risks to the research team.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, informed consent, ethical research and responsible data management.
- Work collaboratively with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead to deliver research activities within agreed timelines.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, social development or a related discipline.
- Experience in qualitative research, data collection, monitoring and evaluation or related work for 3 years as a minimum
- Experience conducting interviews and transcribing, coding, analysing and managing qualitative data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with qualitative analysis software experience and quantitative skills desirable.
- Advanced English and strong Khmer-language skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, research ethics, confidentiality and data management practices.
- A reliable, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and engage effectively with research participants.