Position Title: Research Assistant
Position Type: Consultancy contract, on need basis
Availability: Immediately
Application deadline: 18th August 2026 by 5 PM (EAT)
Work Location: Somalia
Languages**: Somali and English**
Daily Rate: USD 50 inclusive of tax.
BACKGROUND
Africa’s Voices is a non-profit organisation capitalising on interactive media and digital communications to curate and spark engaging discussions that convene citizens’ voices as evidence and elevate them to the level of decision-making. We equip development, humanitarian, and governance organisations with unique capabilities to listen intelligently to the citizens they serve. We have an established presence in Eastern and the Horn of Africa and beyond with a vibrant growing core team in Nairobi and Somalia.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
SELECTION CRITERIA
Africa's Voices Foundation (AVF) has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). Successful candidates will be required to comply with AVF's Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct throughout their engagement.
Africa’s Voices Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@africasvoices.org. Applicants are required to specify the district they reside in, in the subject line of their application email.
“Email subject: Research Assistant Application – [District Name]”
Your application should also include the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of referees who can speak to your experience undertaking similar assignments.
Applications that do not meet the mandatory requirements will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 18th August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (EAT).