M&E and Research Field Manager – Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan
M&E and Research Field Manager – Turkmenistan
Organization
STOOS CONSULTING
Posted
12 Mar 2026
Closing date
31 Aug 2026
Introduction
STOOS Consulting
is an international consultancy firm specialized in
research, assessments, third-party monitoring, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and capacity building
for humanitarian and development organizations. The firm collaborates with
international NGOs, UN agencies, development institutions, and governmental partners
to generate evidence that supports effective programme design, implementation, and accountability.
Operating across
Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
, STOOS provides services in sectors including
economic development, livelihoods, governance, education, climate resilience, migration, and social protection
. Through a global network of field experts and research coordinators, STOOS implements
programme evaluations, baseline and endline studies, needs assessments, market analyses, and monitoring assignments
that help partners better understand programme results and development challenges.
To support upcoming research and evaluation assignments in
Central Asia
, STOOS Consulting is seeking to engage a
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Field Manager based in Turkmenistan
to coordinate field activities and support high-quality data collection and stakeholder engagement.
Position Overview
The
Field Manager
will support the
coordination and supervision of field-based research and evaluation activities implemented in Turkmenistan
. The role will focus on ensuring
effective coordination of field teams, compliance with research methodologies, and adherence to ethical standards and local regulations
.
Working closely with the STOOS central research team, the Field Manager will help ensure that
data collection activities are implemented efficiently and professionally
, contributing to reliable research findings and high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
The Field Manager will support the implementation of research and evaluation activities through the following responsibilities:
Coordinating the
planning and implementation of field data collection activities
, including surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations.
Supervising
enumerators and field researchers
, ensuring adherence to research protocols, data collection procedures, and ethical standards.
Supporting the
training and orientation of field teams
on research tools, digital data collection platforms, and safeguarding principles.
Conducting
field monitoring and quality assurance checks
to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Facilitating
coordination with local authorities, research institutions, and community stakeholders
to support the implementation of field activities.
Identifying and addressing
operational challenges during fieldwork
, including logistical coordination and access arrangements.
Providing
regular updates and operational reports
to the STOOS central team regarding field progress and contextual developments.
Supporting the documentation of
contextual insights and field observations
to inform analysis and reporting.
Required Qualifications
Candidates interested in this role should demonstrate the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Public Administration, or related fields
.
Minimum
5 years of professional experience
in
research coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or field data collection management
.
Demonstrated experience managing
enumerator teams and supervising research field activities
.
Strong understanding of
local institutional and administrative structures in Turkmenistan
.
Experience working with
international development projects, research organizations, or international institutions
is highly desirable.
Fluency in
Turkmen and/or Russian
, with
working knowledge of English
preferred.
Strong
organizational, coordination, and communication skills
, particularly in field-based operational environments.
Engagement Modality
This position will be engaged on a
consultancy basis
, with assignments implemented depending on STOOS project needs and research activities in Turkmenistan. The Field Manager will work closely with
STOOS project managers and research leads
to ensure the effective coordination and delivery of field research activities.
How to apply
Application Instructions:
Please apply through the following link:
https: //forms.gle/8ob5V9EmUcCRWQQM6
Job details
Country
Turkmenistan
Source
STOOS CONSULTING
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of experience
5-9 years
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