Research assistant job at Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl)

JOB ALERT: RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for an individual consultancy as a Research Assistant in Katsina State, Nigeria.

The consultant will support a field-based research study assessing vitamin A status among young children.

Location: Katsina State, Nigeria

RFP Reference: NG-3456

Application Reference: NG-Sol2596

Consultancy Duration: 14 months

Anticipated Start Date: 1 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, programme, test and maintain electronic questionnaires using ODK or similar platforms.
• Manage, clean, validate and secure research datasets.
• Conduct data-quality checks and resolve discrepancies.
• Use Stata or R to perform statistical and descriptive analyses.
• Prepare reports, tables and charts.
• Support field surveys, interviewer training, pilot testing and field monitoring.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot digital data-collection tools.
• Maintain accurate research documentation and protect participant confidentiality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field.
• Practical experience in research data management, data cleaning, validation, quality assurance and analysis.
• Strong skills in Stata or R and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience programming electronic data-collection tools such as ODK.
• Experience supporting field surveys or research studies.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Legal authorisation to work in Nigeria.
• Willingness to reside in Katsina State during data collection and travel to study locations as required.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES

• Experience in nutrition research and dietary assessment.
• Experience with biomarkers or biospecimen data.
• GIS or geospatial analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Hausa.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29 October 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email their complete application to:

Nigeria-Procurement@hki.org

Email Subject: Research Assistant

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Cover letter.
2. Comprehensive CV/resume, including at least three professional references.
3. Technical offer detailing relevant experience, proposed technical approach, qualifications and availability.
4. Separate financial offer.
5. Signed Conflict of Interest Declaration (Annex A).
6. Valid government-approved identification.
7. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) documentation.
8. Relevant academic or professional certificates and licences, where applicable.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Include reference number NG-3456 in your application and file names where applicable.
• All documents must be submitted in English.
• The application must remain valid for 90 days from the submission date.
• Financial information must appear only in the separate financial offer.
• No relocation allowance is available.
• Final remuneration and payment terms will be confirmed in the consultancy agreement.
• Review the complete official Request for Proposals (RFP), including Annex A and Annex B, before applying.
• Only complete applications meeting the stated requirements will be considered.