Local Data Collector
🔍 Cambodia
Local Data Collector | Short-Term Opportunity | Australia Awards Cambodia
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website.
The Opportunity
- Short term opportunity (approximately 13 days) commencing 16 November until the end of February 2027.
- Contribute to a meaningful research study exploring the collective contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
- Support stakeholder interviews, data collection and qualitative research activities.
The Role
Australia Awards Cambodia (AAC) is an Australian Government-funded program managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The program supports Cambodia's development priorities through education, knowledge transfer and enduring partnerships with Australia.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Local Data Collector to support the Alumni Targeted Contribution Study Series, which will examine how Australia Awards alumni contribute to organisational, sectoral and broader development outcomes in Cambodia.
Working closely with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead, you will support in-country research activities, including coordinating interviews, collecting and accurately recording qualitative data, transcribing interview responses and assisting with data coding and analysis.
You will contribute to ensuring the quality and integrity of research data and support the preparation of evidence-based findings that demonstrate the contributions of Australia Awards alumni to Cambodia's development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of data collection activities, including interview scheduling and fieldwork arrangements.
- Conduct or assist with interviews involving Australia Awards alumni and other relevant stakeholders.
- Accurately record, transcribe and organise interview notes, recordings and qualitative research data.
- Ensure interview records are submitted promptly and meet agreed quality standards.
- Assist with qualitative data coding, organisation and quality assurance using agreed research methods and software.
- Support the consolidation and analysis of quantitative data using Microsoft Excel, where required.
- Contribute to research findings, evidence stories, case studies, reports and presentations.
- Identify and communicate data-quality issues, fieldwork challenges and emerging risks to the research team.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, informed consent, ethical research and responsible data management.
- Work collaboratively with the Research Lead and Local Data Collection Lead to deliver research activities within agreed timelines.
About You
We are looking for a Cambodian national who is an Australia Awards Cambodia alumni program graduate, with strong research skills and an understanding of Cambodia’s development context.
You will bring:
- A Master’s degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, social development or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years’ experience in qualitative research, data collection, monitoring and evaluation or related work.
- Experience conducting interviews and transcribing, coding, analysing and managing qualitative data.
- Strong attention to detail, research ethics, confidentiality and data management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with qualitative analysis software experience and quantitative skills desirable.
- Advanced English and strong Khmer-language skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A reliable, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and engage effectively with research participants.
For complete Terms of Reference, please click here.
How to Apply
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Please submit:
- An updated resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.
- A statement of suitability demonstrating how your experience, knowledge and skills align with the selection criteria.
Applications close: 11.59PM Friday 6 November ICT time
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone +61 (08) 8375 4400.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Cambodia
Sector
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)