About the Organization

The Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) is a dynamic charitable effort that works to improve the rights, safety, and health of children all throughout Africa by supporting grassroots groups and spreading locally led solutions to stop violence against children.

CRVPF was started with the goal of making all children's settings safer and more welcoming. It has been praised for its community-driven approach, solid relationships, and evidence-based grantmaking process that leads to long-term change.

The organization promotes a purpose-driven and welcoming work environment that honors local expertise, creativity, and teamwork. It offers meaningful jobs that focus on social justice, child safety, and advocacy, with flexible work hours and arrangements that fit the needs of each employee.

Since it was founded, CRVPF has become a key actor in the region, funding and supporting projects in many African nations while developing networks that put children's voices and power at the center.

Its new strategy focuses on giving direct help to local actors, participatory grantmaking, and adaptive learning. This makes sure that the program stays relevant and sensitive to the different needs of children and communities.

CRVPF is deeply devoted to corporate social responsibility through its ongoing work in capacity building, policy advocacy, and systems strengthening. Its key values are equity, accountability, partnership, and empowerment.

Visit www.crvpf.orgto find out more.

Job Description

Job Title: 33 Research Assistants

Organization: The Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF)

Location: Uganda

Deadline for Applications: November 12, 2025

Start Date: November 17, 2025

Length: 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how well you do and how well you finish a 2-day program.

The Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) is looking for 33 skilled and experienced Research Assistants (RAs) to help with field data collecting for the Empowering Youth through Data and Community Development Program (EYDCD).

Data collection will occur in person in the following districts and refugee settlements: Buikwe, Butambala, Kampala, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kabarole, Luwero, Lyantonde, Lira, Masaka, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Wakiso, Orukyinga (Isingiro), Kyangwali (Kikuube), Palabek (Lamwo), Rhino (Terego), Kyaka II (Kyegegwa), Omugo (Terego), Lobule (Koboko), Pagirinya (Adjumani), and Parolinya (Obongi).

The study's goal is to look at how well the program is doing and find ways to make it better.

Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Go to all of the training sessions, take part in them, and pass the test.
• Use KoboCollect to do in-person surveys, such as Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
• Keep the data accurate and make sure there are as few mistakes as possible when running the survey.
• Give input on a frequent basis during debriefing sessions to make the data better.
• Before uploading, tidy up the field data and fix any problems.
• Follow the rules for interviews and ethical standards when you collect data.
• Be ready to put in long hours in different field environments.
• Do any other tasks that are related to your job as provided.

Skills, Education, and Qualifications

• Must have finished Senior Six (S.6) or a higher level.
• Experience collecting electronic data in the past.
• Proven competence to do interviews in person.
• Being able to speak both English and the language of the community where you work.
• Have used data collecting tools like ODK, KoboToolbox, or CommCare before.
• Having worked with marginalized groups before, such those with disabilities and refugees, is a plus.
• You must have an Android phone.

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and meet the aforementioned requirements can send their CV and academic documents to the following link: https://crvpf.org/we-are-looking-for-research-assistants/

The last day to apply is November 12, 2025.

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