Description
Usambara Research Training and Consultancy (USARETCO) is a BRELA-registered firm in Dar es Salaam that provides research support, competence-based training and professional consultancy to students, institutions and organisations. USARETCO invites suitably qualified, committed and self-motivated candidates to apply for the position below.
Position summary
USARETCO invites individuals who are interested and ready to work with USARETCO as Research Assistants on research and consultancy projects across Tanzania. Successful applicants are required to attend the USARETCO Research Assistant Training before they are deployed.
Recruitment is continuous. Applications for this position are accepted throughout the year and there is no closing date. Qualified applicants are entered on the USARETCO Research Assistant register and contacted when a project matches their profile and location.
How to apply
Click Apply Now, complete the online form and upload one PDF file containing an application letter, an up-to-date CV and copies of your certificates.
Enquiries: call or WhatsApp 0655 523 679, or email usambararesearchtraining@gmail.com.
Requirements
• A Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's degree in any relevant field.
• Genuine interest and readiness to work with USARETCO on assigned projects.
• Willingness to attend and complete the USARETCO Research Assistant Training.
• Good communication in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
Bonuses
Benefits
• Payment for each assignment according to the project terms.
• Practical research training and field experience.
• A certificate on completion of the USARETCO Research Assistant Training.
Responsibilities
• Collect data through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and observation.
• Use digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Transcribe, translate and enter data accurately.
• Follow research ethics, including informed consent and confidentiality.
• Report daily progress and challenges to the field supervisor.
