Research Assistant (Consultant)

Position Title: Research Assistant (Consultant), Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands, and
Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (PIMMELA)

Location: Philippines;
primarily remote, with possible in-person travel to project sites in Puerto
Princesa City, Mandaue City, Western Samar, Zamboanga del Sur, or Isabela, as
required .

Estimated period of performance : November 2026 to January 2027

Estimated level of effort: 22 person-days
Reports to: Senior Researcher, with coordination with the PIMMELA Activity Manager (AM) as needed

Background:

The Philippines, Papua New Guinea,
Pacific Islands, and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity
(PIMMELA) is a US Department of State (DoS)-supported monitoring, evaluation,
and learning project implemented by Tetra Tech. As a subcontractor on the
PIMMELA project, Panagora Group is seeking a Research Assistant (Short-Term
Technical Assistance) to support the finalization and dissemination of the
evaluation of the TB Implementation Framework Agreement – TB Commitment Grant
(TIFA-TCG) in the Philippines. T he assignment will build on the
existing Preliminary Evaluation Report prepared in January 2025 and focus on
validating findings, addressing stakeholder comments, refining the analysis,
and finalizing the evaluation report. Targeted follow-up may be undertaken, as
necessary, to clarify findings or address material evidence gaps. This
assignment does not involve conducting a new evaluation or a new round of
primary data collection.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are
considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

· Support
document review and evidence extraction;

· Maintain
the comment-response matrix;

· Support
data and reference management;

· Assist
with targeted stakeholder consultations;

· Support
quality assurance of tables, figures, and annexes;

· Assist
in report revisions and formatting; and

· Provide
administrative and coordination support.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in health
or social sciences, development studies, public policy, business management, or
a related field
· Minimum of 1 year of
experience in research, evaluation, or assessment support roles
· Demonstrated
experience conducting qualitative research, including key informant interviews
and focus group discussions
· Strong notetaking,
documentation, and reporting skills
· Ability to work
effectively in a remote setup and willingness to travel across the country
· Excellent written and
verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:
· Familiarity with the TIFA-TCG mechanism or
its implementation in the Philippines
· Working knowledge of
Philippine LGU health systems and local government structures

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting or
standing at a desk and using a computer
· Ability to travel to project
sites and other locations as needed

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Panagora Group is an equal opportunity
employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.

We invite applications from all
interested parties.
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