The Aquaya Institute is an independent, non-profit research and consulting organization dedicated to safe, equitable, and sustainable water and sanitation in low-resource settings.
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The research assistants will report to Aquayas Program Officer for the duration of the data collection. Quality control checks will be conducted by both Aquayas Program Officer and Program Assistant throughout the data collection to ensure high-quality work.
Compensation
The research assistants will be paid at a competitive daily rate and a per diem for days worked.
Required Skills or Experience
Experience with field data collection using digital applications
Working knowledge of ethics for conducting human subjects research
Attention to detail
Excellent record keeping
Strong communication skills in English and Twi/Fante
Punctuality
Ability to work independently and in a team
Desired Skills
Experience with microbial and/or physical-chemical water quality testing
Working knowledge of using GPS apps to locate places