National Consultant – Data Collection for Married Girls Case Management

About the role

UNFPA Cambodia is seeking a national consultant to lead data collection activities for a multi‑country situational analysis on case‑management responses for married adolescent girls. The consultant will work closely with the research team, conduct interviews and focus groups, and contribute to the synthesis of findings that will inform regional strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in planning meetings, review and validate interview guides, and generate a list of key informants.
• Organise and facilitate focus group discussions and key informant interviews in selected provinces.
• Take detailed notes, code daily observations, and identify emerging themes using a shared spreadsheet.
• Produce a concise four‑page summary of country‑level findings and recommendations.
• Support validation sessions with community members, especially married girls, to verify data points.

Required profile

• University degree (preferably Master’s) in social sciences, gender/GBV, development studies or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in GBV work with NGOs or civil‑society organisations, including qualitative research.
• Fluent in Khmer and English, with strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, and commitment to UNFPA values.

Required skills

• Qualitative research methods (interviewing, focus‑group facilitation).
• Thematic analysis and data coding.
• Report writing and documentation.