Light Touch Evaluation Case Study, Local Research Associate Consultant – Guatemala

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact.

Job Title: Light Touch Evaluation Case Study, Local Research Associate Consultant – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Reports To:Evaluation Specialist / Vice President

Type:?Consultant, Estimated LOE 15 days, March-April 2026

Classification:Consultancy

Clearance Required:N/A

Overview: The Research Associate for Guatemala will support the Unitaid cervical cancer evaluation by gathering contextual insights on the uptake, acceptability, and operationalization of HPV screening and treatment innovations implemented through local partners. The associate will collect targeted qualitative data from national stakeholders and select subnational actors to understand Guatemala’s progress toward HPV testing integration, service delivery models, and community-level access barriers. The associate will work primarily virtually with limited in-person engagement as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Review national cervical cancer policies, cancer prevention strategies, and Unitaid-supported documentation.

• Conduct virtual or in-person interviews with the Ministry of Health, PAHO, implementing partners, and civil society groups.

• Collect high-level information on facility readiness, referral pathways, and geographic access considerations.

• Document user perspectives through brief group consultations or key informant interviews with women’s health organizations.

• Summarize contextual factors that influence HPV testing adoption, self-sampling acceptability, and treatment linkage.

• Prepare a concise Guatemala country brief (4–6 pages) aligned with the evaluation matrix.

Deliverables

• Stakeholder interview notes

• Context summary and health system mapping

• Draft Guatemala light-touch case summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of Guatemala’s public health system and regional/local governance structures.

• 8-15 years of experience working with Indigenous communities and ability to navigate issues of linguistic and cultural diversity.

• Spanish fluency required; K’iche’, Q’eqchi’, or Mam proficiency an asset.

• Demonstrated experience conducting interviews and synthesizing qualitative data.

• Familiarity with women’s health, cervical cancer, SRH, or NCD programming strongly preferred.

Education:?An advanced degree in a relevant field across the social sciences

Working Environment:?Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment or remotely.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that required the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility:?This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: N/A

Work Authorization:?Candidate must be authorized to work in the country of residence.

About the Organization:

Proudly based in Fairfax, Virginia since 1987, Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is an American management consulting firm delivering high-impact solutions to complex organizational challenges. We partner with government and private sector clients to strengthen institutions, enhance performance, and drive measurable results in the U.S. and around the world. With a track record of over 300 projects across more than 120 countries, IBTCI brings deep expertise and agile support to government agencies, corporations, and international institutions. We are known for our ability to work in complex settings including conflict-affected areas and for our commitment to actionable insight, data-driven strategy, and long-term impact. We help our clients achieve meaningful results by leveraging innovative approaches and technologies. Through strategic partnerships across government and the private sector, we deliver smarter solutions—faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost.

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