Volunteer Research Assistant (Remote) Remote

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Voices and Evidence Frontiers is actively recruiting for a Volunteer Research Assistant (Remote) position in Remote. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Research sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Research • Location Preference: in Remote

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Volunteer Research Assistant (Remote) position is an important role within Nigeria's Research sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Research offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Volunteer Research Assistant (Remote) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Research field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Research sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Voices and Evidence Frontiers (VEF) is an independent research, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and advisory firm dedicated to generating high-quality people-centered evidence using participatory, innovative and theoretically grounded approaches that strengthen humanitarian, development, climate resilience, and social impact initiatives.

VEF in Nigeria supports organizations, private agencies and government bodies strengthen their abilities to use evidence to better deliver on their mandates. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer Research Assistant

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Volunteer About the role

We are seeking a motivated Volunteer Research Assistant to support an upcoming Feasibility Study in Northeast Nigeria. The role will contribute to data collection, data management, transcription, and documentation activities that are critical to the successful implementation of the study. This position offers early-career researchers and aspiring Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) professionals an opportunity to gain practical experience in humanitarian and development research while working with an experienced research team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to producing high-quality data.

Conduct telephone interviews and administer research tools in line with project protocols and ethical standards. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of collected information. Transcribe interview recordings and notes accurately and promptly. Perform data entry and basic data cleaning activities as required. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to informed consent procedures. Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities related to the study as assigned by the Research Team Lead

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Previous experience supporting research, assessments, surveys, or evaluations. Experience conducting telephone interviews or remote data collection activities. Familiarity with digital data collection tools is an advantage. Experience with data entry and data management processes.

This is a flexible volunteer consultancy role. Engagement will be based on project needs and study timelines. Volunteer may be assigned tasks periodically throughout the project and will be expected to meet agreed deadlines. Remuneration and Professional gain The volunteer role is an unpaid role; however reasonable incentives will be provided to cover communication costs (including mobile airtime/data) and approved transportation expenses incurred while undertaking project-related activities. Professionally, the role provides practical experience in humanitarian and development research, mentorship from experienced researchers/professionals and opportunities for future research engagements.

15th September, 2026  . How to Apply

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Voices and Evidence Frontiers is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background.