Qualitative Interviewers and Note-Takers – Guatemala

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Qualitative Interviewers and Note-Takers for a agriculture, monitoring evaluation consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Guatemala.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming evaluation assignment funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Guatemala. We are looking to engage skilled Qualitative Interviewers and Note-Takers to support the midterm evaluation of a prominent agriculture and resilience initiative operating across local landscapes and the Dry Corridor of the country.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in executing rigorous fieldwork, capturing essential qualitative insights, and ensuring effective communication with local communities and stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful agricultural development and monitoring and evaluation efforts in Guatemala, working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

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

• Conduct rigorous qualitative data collection across assigned project intervention areas in Guatemala.
• Facilitate focus group discussions and key informant interviews with project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate note-taking, transcription, and translation of qualitative sessions in relevant local languages.
• Support the integration of qualitative findings into comprehensive midterm evaluation reports for FAO.

Scope of work

• Review qualitative research tools, guides, and context-specific instruments in coordination with the evaluation team.
• Deploy to assigned field locations within the Maya landscapes and the Dry Corridor of Guatemala.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and focus groups following established methodological protocols.
• Record, transcribe, and summarize qualitative sessions meticulously in Spanish and required local languages.
• Implement quality control measures to guarantee the reliability and accuracy of collected data.
• Collaborate with data analysts and team leads to synthesize qualitative findings and feed into reporting.

Your role as Qualitative Interviewers and Note-Takers

• Execute qualitative interviews and note-taking during field missions in assigned regions.
• Engage respectfully and effectively with local farming communities, indigenous groups, and project stakeholders.
• Transcribe and organize qualitative field notes and audio recordings promptly following each session.
• Ensure accurate translation and interpretation between Spanish and required Maya languages during interviews.
• Identify emerging themes, patterns, and critical insights during the qualitative data collection process.
• Participate in daily debriefings and coordination meetings with the field supervisor and evaluation team.

Requirements

• Education: Completed undergraduate studies or in progress in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection or fieldwork in the last 3 years
• Languages: Fluent command of Spanish and the relevant Maya language used by participants in assigned locations (Q'eqchi', Poqomchi', Ch'orti' and Achi)

Desirable

• Prior experience working on agriculture, resilience, or rural development projects in Guatemala.
• Familiarity with FAO evaluation guidelines and monitoring and evaluation standards.

An empathetic and detail-oriented field researcher with native fluency in Spanish and a relevant Maya language, bringing recent experience in qualitative data collection within rural agricultural contexts 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

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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.