Baseline Survey Consultant/Research Firm
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is seeking a consultant to conduct an independent baseline survey in Thailand for a multi-year EU-funded project supporting refugees along the Myanmar border.
- Role
- Baseline Survey Consultant/Research Firm
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Thailand (nine refugee camps along the Thailand–Myanmar border)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced consultant or research firm to conduct a comprehensive, independent baseline survey for a multi-sector project supporting refugees along the Thailand–Myanmar border. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach to establish baseline values for health, WASH, education, economic inclusion, and protection indicators across nine refugee camps. The selected consultant will lead all aspects of the research, from methodology design and stakeholder engagement to data collection and the final reporting of findings.
What you'll do
- Design a rigorous, gender-responsive, and disability-inclusive mixed-methods study.
- Manage end-to-end fieldwork, including team leadership and logistics across nine camps.
- Produce a quality-assured dataset and a comprehensive final report with baseline indicators.
- Recruit and train a qualified team of enumerators fluent in local languages.
- Present findings to IRC and consortium partners for project planning and adaptive management.
What it takes
- Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in statistics, social science, or related field.
- Minimum seven years of experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Demonstrated experience conducting large-scale household or baseline surveys in humanitarian/refugee contexts.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, Stata, R, or NVivo).
- Ability to manage data collection in multi-site refugee camp settings.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The consultancy fee covers all project-related costs, including internet, communication, travel, and lodging/accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office/field-based role requiring physical presence to conduct research across nine refugee camps along the Thailand–Myanmar border.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting; candidates are expected to submit a financial proposal detailing their daily rates and operational costs.
What are the key qualifications for the Lead Consultant?
The Lead Consultant must hold an advanced degree and have at least seven years of experience in humanitarian research, specifically in large-scale baseline or household surveys.
How do I apply for this consultancy?
Interested parties should submit a technical and financial proposal electronically in PDF format to the IRC Thailand office via the provided contact email.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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