Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for an individual consultancy as a Research Assistant in Katsina State, Nigeria. The assignment will support a field-based research study assessing vitamin A status among young children and evaluating vitamin A biomarkers.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to candidates with backgrounds in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nutrition or related disciplines. Applicants should have practical experience in research data management, electronic data collection, data quality assurance and statistical analysis.
The consultancy is expected to last 14 months, with an anticipated start date of 1 November 2026. Interested candidates should prepare the required technical and financial documents and submit their applications before the deadline.
Job Overview
| Position | Individual Consultant – Research Assistant |
| Organisation | Helen Keller International |
| Location | Katsina State, Nigeria |
| RFP Reference | NG-3456 |
| Application Reference | NG-Sol2596 |
| Engagement Type | Individual consultancy |
| Duration | 14 months |
| Expected Start Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 29 October 2026 |
About the Opportunity
Helen Keller International is a nonprofit organisation working to improve health and nutrition outcomes among vulnerable communities. Its programmes address issues including malnutrition, preventable blindness and other public health challenges.
For this assignment, the Research Assistant will provide technical support to a study examining vitamin A status among young children in Katsina State. Reliable data collection and analysis are essential to research of this nature because they help researchers assess findings and produce evidence that can inform public health programmes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field.
- Practical experience in research data management, data cleaning, validation, quality assurance and analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Stata or R for statistical and descriptive analysis.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills, including managing large datasets, formulas and data validation.
- Experience programming electronic questionnaires using ODK or a comparable platform.
- Knowledge of skip logic, validation rules, constraints and electronic data quality controls.
- Experience supporting field surveys, research studies or large-scale data collection.
- Good written and spoken English and strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Legal authorisation to work in Nigeria and willingness to reside in Katsina during data collection and travel to study locations.
Experience in nutrition research, dietary assessment, biomarker data, GIS or proficiency in Hausa may be advantageous. Applicants should confirm all criteria in the complete request for proposals.
Key Responsibilities
The consultant will support electronic data collection, programme and test digital questionnaires, manage research datasets and perform data quality checks. Other duties include cleaning and validating data, resolving discrepancies, preparing tables and reports, and conducting descriptive analyses.
The role may also involve supporting interviewer training, pilot testing, field monitoring and troubleshooting data collection tools. The consultant must maintain accurate documentation and protect the confidentiality of research participants.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the documents requested in the official call for applications, including:
- A cover letter.
- A comprehensive CV or résumé with at least three professional references.
- A technical offer describing relevant experience, proposed approach, qualifications and availability.
- A separate financial offer.
- A signed Conflict of Interest Declaration (Annex A).
- Valid government-approved identification.
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) documentation.
- Relevant academic or professional certificates and licences, where applicable.
Applications must be submitted in English. The financial offer should be kept separate from the technical documents, and applicants should include the reference NG-3456 where instructed. No relocation allowance is available, and final remuneration and payment terms will be established in the consultancy agreement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should obtain and read the complete request for proposals, including its annexes, before submitting their documents.
Email: Nigeria-Procurement@hki.org
Email subject: Research Assistant
Ensure that all required documents are attached and that the subject line and reference information follow the official instructions.
Application deadline: 29 October 2026. Submit your application as early as possible.