National Researcher (Hybrid/Field-Based) at Vashi Impact Group

Vashi Impact Group (VIG) is seeking an experienced National Researcher from Tanzania to support feasibility studies, baselines, evaluations, and evidence-generation work.

We are looking for a Tanzania-based national professional with strong contextual understanding, research expertise, and a commitment to gender equality, social justice, and ethical, community-led research.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

• Lead and support feasibility studies, baseline/midline/endline assessments, and evaluations
• Coordinate and conduct field-based and remote data collection (surveys, FGDs, KIIs)
• Support the development, digitisation, and pre-testing of research tools (quantitative & qualitative)
• Conduct literature reviews, contextual and political economy analysis, and evidence mapping
• Support data translation and transcription (qualitative and quantitative data)
• Contribute to high-quality technical reports, learning briefs, and documentation
• Liaise with local communities, partners, and stakeholders to ensure ethical and quality research practice

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿:

• Strong academic background in social sciences, development studies, gender studies, economics, or a related field
• Proven experience conducting national-level research in Tanzania
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with SPSS, STATA, Kobo Toolbox
• Excellent writing, analytical, and documentation skills
• Strong commitment to ethical research, safeguarding, and inclusive engagement

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Full-time / Consultancy

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Tanzania

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Rolling recruitment – early applications encouraged

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and a sample of previous work to:

[email protected]

(Please use “National Researcher – Tanzania” as the email subject line.)

Join VIG in advancing evidence-based, feminist, and community-driven research across the region.