Field Research and M&E Staff – Sudan

MEAL Center (MC) is expanding its roster of qualified field personnel for short-term assignments across Sudan. The role involves conducting field research, monitoring, evaluation, and data-collection activities, including household and beneficiary surveys, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), needs assessments, baseline and endline studies, third-party monitoring (TPM), market assessments, direct observation and verification visits, impact assessments, resilience and conflict studies, and training and supervision of teams. Assignments may cover sectors such as Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, Agriculture and Irrigation, Energy and Environment, Governance and Social Cohesion, Economic Development, and Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development. Field personnel will work independently or within teams, travel as required, and adhere to research protocols and ethical requirements.

Currently based in Sudan and available for field assignments; experience or interest in field research, monitoring, assessments, surveys, or related data-collection activities; ability to communicate effectively with communities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders; ability to work accurately and professionally while following research protocols and ethical requirements; experience with digital data-collection tools such as KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, ODK, or similar platforms; ability to work independently as well as within field teams; willingness to travel outside current area when assignment conditions permit; previous humanitarian or development field experience is an advantage; applicants with supervisory experience are particularly encouraged; knowledge of relevant Sudanese local languages is an asset.