About Busara

Busara is a non-profit research and advisory organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and offices in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Mexico. Our 130+ staff come from over 15 countries, speak more than 40 languages, and have completed projects in more than 50 countries.

Our mission is to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation, and since our beginning in 2013 have built the world’s largest behavioral science laboratory and created applied research portfolios in agriculture, health, inclusive finance, governance, and education, among others.

About the Role

As an Impact Monitoring Supervisor (IMS), you will lead field teams to ensure high-quality, ethical data collection across Uganda. You’ll manage Impact Monitoring Officers, coordinate field logistics, oversee both qualitative and quantitative research activities, and ensure all data meets rigorous quality standards. Your leadership will be key to driving efficient field operations and delivering actionable insights.

The IMS recruitment has no age limit. People with disability are encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants should meet the required qualifications and skills for the position.

This is a fixed-term contract role for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on individual performance and project needs.

About you

You will be a great fit if you:

– Are an experienced field supervisor in both rural and urban settings with solid experience in research methods and a passion for data-driven impact.

– Excel at managing teams, solving problems in dynamic settings, and maintaining data integrity.

– Bring cultural sensitivity, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to every aspect of fieldwork.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Supervising IMOs by reviewing the work conducted by IPOs and supporting them in planning their tasks to ensure efficient data collection. Ensuring data quality assurance for both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, and FGDs is a key aspect of the role.
• Conducting key informant and in-depth interviews, as well as facilitating focus group discussions (FGDs) with key populations according to the established protocol.
• Timely review of FGDs transcripts and interviews for accuracy, managing data files, and ensuring proper transcription and cleaning of interviews.
• Assisting in the preparation of periodic field reports and data collection activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• BBachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Statistics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in supervising field data collection teams including M&E activities in development programs, in both rural and urban settings.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and overseeing qualitative research activities, including KIIs, IDIs, and FGDs.
• Fluent in English and local dialect for respective regions.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and management skills to supervise and support field teams.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong critical thinking and accuracy in data collection.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural Awareness: Ability to engage effectively across diverse populations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong rapport-building with participants and stakeholders.
• Ethics & Integrity: Commitment to informed consent and data confidentiality.
• Adaptability: Willingness to live in the respective locations and travel extensively, including remote areas, to conduct fieldwork.
• Ability to support capacity-building sessions and support in pre-test sessions for data collection tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using laptops, tablets, and GPS recording.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare) is an added advantage.

Remuneration

Gross monthly pay of USD 700

Hiring Process Details

Application Deadline: June 29, 2025. As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Background Checks: The hiring process for this position requires a background check and obtaining a criminal record certificate.

Availability: This opportunity is available on a full-time basis. Those who qualify should be ready to take up the role immediately.