Qualitative Data Analyst – Guatemala

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a 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 evaluation assignment commissioned by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Guatemala. The overarching initiative focuses on assessing the resilience of livelihoods among vulnerable smallholder farmers across specific regions of the country, examining implementation progress, achievements, and lessons learned to guide future strategic decisions.

To strengthen our evaluation team, we are seeking a qualified Qualitative Data Analyst. This expert will play a critical role in managing, coding, and interpreting primary qualitative data collected from local stakeholders, ensuring rigorous analysis that directly supports the mid-term evaluation report for the agricultural sector intervention.

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

• Support the mid-term evaluation of an FAO agricultural resilience project in Guatemala through rigorous qualitative data analysis.
• Ensure the accurate processing, coding, and synthesis of primary and secondary qualitative information.
• Contribute analytical insights to feed directly into the comprehensive evaluation reporting process.
• Maintain high standards of data reliability and consistency across all qualitative datasets.

Scope of work

• Participate in the inception and planning phase by reviewing relevant project documentation and contextualizing qualitative research tools.
• Coordinate closely with the evaluation team to align data coding frameworks with the broader assessment objectives.
• Process, transcribe, and clean qualitative data gathered from focus groups and key informant interviews in the intervention areas.
• Apply qualitative analysis software to identify key themes, patterns, and insights related to smallholder livelihoods and resilience.
• Draft analytical reports and summaries detailing qualitative findings to feed into the main mid-term evaluation deliverables.
• Participate in validation meetings and discussions with project stakeholders and the evaluation management team.

Your role as Qualitative Data Analyst

• Lead the management and coding of all qualitative data collected during field research activities.
• Utilize specialized qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, or recognized equivalents.
• Ensure quality control, consistency, and proper transcription of focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
• Perform thematic and content analysis to extract actionable findings regarding project performance and beneficiary experiences.
• Draft clear, structured qualitative analysis reports and thematic briefs for integration into the broader evaluation deliverables.
• Collaborate seamlessly with quantitative analysts and team leaders to triangulate findings.

Requirements

• Education: University undergraduate degree (Licenciatura) or equivalent in economics, statistics, social sciences, development studies or other relevant discipline
• At least 3 years of proven professional experience in qualitative data collection, including coding and the use of qualitative analysis software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti or MAXQDA, or equivalents
• Languages: Fluent command of Spanish

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on evaluations for international organizations or United Nations agencies in the agricultural or rural development sectors.
• Familiarity with rural livelihoods, vulnerability contexts, and agricultural development initiatives in Guatemala.

An analytical social science professional with at least 3 years of experience in qualitative data coding and software utilization, fluent in Spanish, and eager to contribute to agricultural development evaluations 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.