Introduction

STOOS Consulting is an international consultancy firm specialized in research, assessments, third-party monitoring, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and capacity building for humanitarian and development organizations. The firm collaborates with international NGOs, UN agencies, development institutions, and government partners to deliver evidence-based insights that support effective programme implementation and accountability.

Operating across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, STOOS provides technical services across sectors including economic empowerment, livelihoods, education, governance, migration, climate resilience, and social protection. Through a global network of field experts and research coordinators, STOOS regularly implements baseline studies, programme evaluations, needs assessments, market analyses, and monitoring assignments in diverse operational contexts.

To support upcoming research and evaluation assignments in Central Asia, STOOS Consulting is seeking to engage a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Field Manager based in Kyrgyzstan to coordinate field activities and ensure high-quality data collection and stakeholder engagement.

Position Overview

The Field Manager will be responsible for supporting the coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of research and evaluation activities conducted across Kyrgyzstan. The position will focus on ensuring efficient field implementation, effective management of enumerator teams, and strong coordination with local stakeholders and institutions.

Working closely with the STOOS research and project management teams, the Field Manager will help ensure that data collection activities are implemented according to agreed methodologies, timelines, and ethical standards, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of research outputs.

Key Responsibilities

The Field Manager will support the effective implementation of field activities through the following responsibilities:

• Coordinating the planning and implementation of field data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations.

• Supervising enumerators and field researchers, ensuring adherence to approved research methodologies, data collection protocols, and ethical standards.

• Supporting the training and orientation of enumerator teams on research tools, digital data collection platforms, and safeguarding principles.

• Conducting field monitoring, spot checks, and quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and completeness.

• Facilitating stakeholder coordination with local authorities, community leaders, civil society organizations, and development partners to support effective field implementation.

• Addressing operational challenges during fieldwork, including logistical coordination and access to research sites.

• Providing regular updates and operational reports to the STOOS central team regarding field progress, emerging challenges, and contextual insights.

• Supporting the documentation of field observations and contextual findings to inform data interpretation and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Candidates interested in this role should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Public Administration, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in research coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or field data collection management.

• Demonstrated experience managing enumerator teams and supervising field research activities.

• Strong understanding of local governance structures and development programmes in Kyrgyzstan, particularly in rural and community-based contexts.

• Experience working with international NGOs, research organizations, or development agencies is highly desirable.

• Fluency in Kyrgyz and/or Russian, with working knowledge of English preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills, particularly in field-based operational environments.

Engagement Modality

This position will be engaged on a consultancy basis, with assignments implemented depending on STOOS project needs and research activities in Kyrgyzstan. The Field Manager will work closely with STOOS project managers and research leads to ensure the effective coordination and delivery of field research activities.

How to apply

Application Instructions:

Please apply through the following link:

https://forms.gle/ZEd7nR6wH3aZU6qdA