Analista de datos cualitativos (Qualitative Data Analyst) – Guatemala

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Analista de datos cualitativos (Qualitative Data Analyst) for a agriculture, monitoring evaluation consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Guatemala.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Guatemala. The initiative focuses on the agricultural sector and monitoring and evaluation, specifically supporting a mid-term evaluation of a prominent livelihoods and resilience project in vulnerable regions of the country. We are seeking a qualified Qualitative Data Analyst to join our team of experts.

As the Qualitative Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in gathering, coding, and synthesizing primary qualitative information to feed into the mid-term evaluation report. Working closely with evaluation specialists and field teams, you will help generate robust evidence on project progress, implementation processes, and lessons learned in target intervention zones, contributing directly to institutional accountability and future programming in the region.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Contribute to the mid-term evaluation of an agricultural resilience project in Guatemala by providing rigorous qualitative data analysis.
• Design, adapt, and contextualize qualitative data collection instruments in coordination with evaluation teams.
• Process, code, and analyze qualitative information gathered from key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
• Produce structured qualitative reports and thematic findings that feed directly into the overarching FAO evaluation deliverables.

Scope of work

• Participate in the inception phase by reviewing project documentation and refining qualitative data collection tools and guidelines.
• Oversee or support the execution of qualitative fieldwork, ensuring adherence to rigorous research standards across target intervention areas.
• Perform transcription, coding, and systematic analysis of qualitative sessions using specialized software.
• Apply quality control measures to guarantee the consistency, reliability, and validity of all collected qualitative information.
• Draft comprehensive technical reports detailing qualitative findings, beneficiary perspectives, and stakeholder feedback.
• Participate in validation meetings and collaborate with quantitative analysts and evaluation experts to synthesize mixed-methods findings.

Your role as Analista de datos cualitativos (Qualitative Data Analyst)

• Lead the qualitative data analysis component for the assignment, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
• Utilize qualitative analysis software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, or equivalent tools to code and analyze data.
• Process and synthesize transcripts from focus groups and key informant interviews conducted with local stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Contribute qualitative insights and thematic narratives to the main evaluation report and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with the broader evaluation team to triangulate qualitative findings with quantitative survey results.
• Ensure all qualitative data documentation is properly organized, stored, and formatted for client handover.

Requirements

• Education: Título universitario de licenciatura o equivalente en economía, estadística, ciencias sociales, estudios del desarrollo u otra disciplina pertinente
• Al menos 3 años de experiencia profesional pertinente en recopilación de datos cualitativos, incluidos la codificación y el uso de programas de análisis cualitativo como NVivo, Atlas.ti o MAXQDA, o equivalentes
• Languages: Dominio fluido del español

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on evaluations or projects funded by international organizations like the FAO.
• Familiarity with agricultural resilience, rural development, or vulnerability reduction initiatives in Guatemala or the region.

An analytical social science or development professional with proven expertise in qualitative coding software and a strong background in supporting evaluations for international agricultural projects in Guatemala.

Assignment details

• Location: Guatemala
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Agriculture, monitoring evaluation
• Estimated duration: 3 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a FAO-financed project in Guatemala.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.