Research Consultant
2025-04-08T11:18:39+00:00
BBC Media Action
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Kampala
00256
Uganda
Research
Admin & Office
2025-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Consultant role
Drawing on their knowledge of the Uganda media sector, the research consultant will be tasked with advising on which media practitioners and other key stakeholders are suitable to participate in the study. The consultant will also be tasked with recruiting and conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) with them.
In addition to these interviews, the consultant will support the social listening work by but not limited to, providing local-language keywords, interpreting content in local contexts, and identifying influential or popular accounts spreading mis- or disinformation. The will also assist in the contextualization and interpretation of findings from the quantitative survey conducted by a local research agency.
Specific research objectives of the KIIs include:
- What are media practitioner perceptions of mis- and disinformation, both generally and as it relates to the electoral process?
- Which outlets/sources are particularly known for spreading mis/dis info and why?
- How do media practitioners engage with mis- and disinformation? What mis- and disinformation do they believe?
- How do media practitioners respond to information disorder, if at all? What strategies do they use to counter disinformation and provide reliable information? What challenges do they face in verifying information?
- Besides mis- and disinformation, what other challenges are media practitioners facing in Uganda? Specifically, what security and other challenges do they face when covering elections?
Research Methodology and Sampling
The research consultant will conduct interviews with at least 15 media practitioners from a range of media types, locations, roles (e.g., journalist, editor, producer), and languages of operation; and the sample will aim to include even representation of gender. Exact targets will be set in consultation with BBC Media Action. BBC Media Action will support with recruiting participants. Interviews can be conducted face to face or online.
BBC Media Action will provide a semi-structured interview guide to collect the data. Given the valuable perspective that these media practitioners can provide, the guide will include questions related to all research questions listed above, with a particular emphasis on the media’s role in the information ecosystem. Each interview will last approximately one hour. The research consultant will be required to translate the tool from English to any relevant local languages, as necessary.
Fieldwork
The research consultant will be responsible for scheduling and conducting all interviews. The research consultant will also be required to transcribe all interview responses into an analysis framework provided by BBC Media Action and to also provide a written report of the research findings. The research consultant will also be required to provide regular updates of fieldwork and maintain communication with BBC Media Action.
Ethical control, risks and mitigations strategies
BBC Media Action is committed to undertaking research that is of the highest standard. BBC Media Action will expect the research consultant to adhere to ethical and quality standards including:
- Informed consent must be gathered and recorded during fieldwork
- Respondents to be assured of their confidentiality and anonymity of data
- Procedures relating to secure transport of data during fieldwork
- Systems and processes in place to ensure compliance with the existing legal and regulatory framework for conducting such research in Uganda, including details of any licenses or permissions held
- Data must be securely transferred to BBC Media Action
Researchers and partners working with BBC Media Action need to adhere to a strict code of ethics and endeavour to address major concerns around consent, confidentiality, anonymity and the potential impact of the research on both those researched and researchers. BBC Media Action is available to discuss potential risks that could affect the overall operation of this research.
Deliverables
Deliverables from BBC Media Action will include:
- A semi-structured interview guide
- An analysis framework
Deliverables from the research consultant will include:
- Approximately 15 semi-structured interviews, conducted in-person or online
- Final instrument translated into local languages
- Regular fieldwork updates
- Interview responses transcribed into an analysis framework
- Observations that might not be apparent from written notes
- A written report of the research findings
- Assistance in the development of keywords in relevant local languages for social listening
- Assistance in the interpretation and contextualization of survey findings
Timeline
The fieldwork is planned to be completed by end of May 2025.
Qualifications of consultants
Consultants must have:
- Proven experience in qualitative research within the media or communication sectors.
- Good understanding of the Ugandan media landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and conduct culturally sensitive, ethically responsible research.
Specific research objectives of the KIIs include: What are media practitioner perceptions of mis- and disinformation, both generally and as it relates to the electoral process? Which outlets/sources are particularly known for spreading mis/dis info and why? How do media practitioners engage with mis- and disinformation? What mis- and disinformation do they believe? How do media practitioners respond to information disorder, if at all? What strategies do they use to counter disinformation and provide reliable information? What challenges do they face in verifying information? Besides mis- and disinformation, what other challenges are media practitioners facing in Uganda? Specifically, what security and other challenges do they face when covering elections? Research Methodology and Sampling The research consultant will conduct interviews with at least 15 media practitioners from a range of media types, locations, roles (e.g., journalist, editor, producer), and languages of operation; and the sample will aim to include even representation of gender. Exact targets will be set in consultation with BBC Media Action. BBC Media Action will support with recruiting participants. Interviews can be conducted face to face or online. BBC Media Action will provide a semi-structured interview guide to collect the data. Given the valuable perspective that these media practitioners can provide, the guide will include questions related to all research questions listed above, with a particular emphasis on the media’s role in the information ecosystem. Each interview will last approximately one hour. The research consultant will be required to translate the tool from English to any relevant local languages, as necessary. Fieldwork The research consultant will be responsible for scheduling and conducting all interviews. The research consultant will also be required to transcribe all interview responses into an analysis framework provided by BBC Media Action and to also provide a written report of the research findings. The research consultant will also be required to provide regular updates of fieldwork and maintain communication with BBC Media Action. Ethical control, risks and mitigations strategies BBC Media Action is committed to undertaking research that is of the highest standard. BBC Media Action will expect the research consultant to adhere to ethical and quality standards including: Informed consent must be gathered and recorded during fieldwork Respondents to be assured of their confidentiality and anonymity of data Procedures relating to secure transport of data during fieldwork Systems and processes in place to ensure compliance with the existing legal and regulatory framework for conducting such research in Uganda, including details of any licenses or permissions held Data must be securely transferred to BBC Media Action Researchers and partners working with BBC Media Action need to adhere to a strict code of ethics and endeavour to address major concerns around consent, confidentiality, anonymity and the potential impact of the research on both those researched and researchers. BBC Media Action is available to discuss potential risks that could affect the overall operation of this research. Deliverables Deliverables from BBC Media Action will include: A semi-structured interview guide An analysis framework Deliverables from the research consultant will include: Approximately 15 semi-structured interviews, conducted in-person or online Final instrument translated into local languages Regular fieldwork updates Interview responses transcribed into an analysis framework Observations that might not be apparent from written notes A written report of the research findings Assistance in the development of keywords in relevant local languages for social listening Assistance in the interpretation and contextualization of survey findings
Proven experience in qualitative research within the media or communication sectors. Good understanding of the Ugandan media landscape. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and conduct culturally sensitive, ethically responsible research.
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Vacancy title:
Research Consultant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Research, Category: Admin & Office]
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BBC Media Action
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 21 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Consultant role
Drawing on their knowledge of the Uganda media sector, the research consultant will be tasked with advising on which media practitioners and other key stakeholders are suitable to participate in the study. The consultant will also be tasked with recruiting and conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) with them.
In addition to these interviews, the consultant will support the social listening work by but not limited to, providing local-language keywords, interpreting content in local contexts, and identifying influential or popular accounts spreading mis- or disinformation. The will also assist in the contextualization and interpretation of findings from the quantitative survey conducted by a local research agency.
Specific research objectives of the KIIs include:
- What are media practitioner perceptions of mis- and disinformation, both generally and as it relates to the electoral process?
- Which outlets/sources are particularly known for spreading mis/dis info and why?
- How do media practitioners engage with mis- and disinformation? What mis- and disinformation do they believe?
- How do media practitioners respond to information disorder, if at all? What strategies do they use to counter disinformation and provide reliable information? What challenges do they face in verifying information?
- Besides mis- and disinformation, what other challenges are media practitioners facing in Uganda? Specifically, what security and other challenges do they face when covering elections?
Research Methodology and Sampling
The research consultant will conduct interviews with at least 15 media practitioners from a range of media types, locations, roles (e.g., journalist, editor, producer), and languages of operation; and the sample will aim to include even representation of gender. Exact targets will be set in consultation with BBC Media Action. BBC Media Action will support with recruiting participants. Interviews can be conducted face to face or online.
BBC Media Action will provide a semi-structured interview guide to collect the data. Given the valuable perspective that these media practitioners can provide, the guide will include questions related to all research questions listed above, with a particular emphasis on the media’s role in the information ecosystem. Each interview will last approximately one hour. The research consultant will be required to translate the tool from English to any relevant local languages, as necessary.
Fieldwork
The research consultant will be responsible for scheduling and conducting all interviews. The research consultant will also be required to transcribe all interview responses into an analysis framework provided by BBC Media Action and to also provide a written report of the research findings. The research consultant will also be required to provide regular updates of fieldwork and maintain communication with BBC Media Action.
Ethical control, risks and mitigations strategies
BBC Media Action is committed to undertaking research that is of the highest standard. BBC Media Action will expect the research consultant to adhere to ethical and quality standards including:
- Informed consent must be gathered and recorded during fieldwork
- Respondents to be assured of their confidentiality and anonymity of data
- Procedures relating to secure transport of data during fieldwork
- Systems and processes in place to ensure compliance with the existing legal and regulatory framework for conducting such research in Uganda, including details of any licenses or permissions held
- Data must be securely transferred to BBC Media Action
Researchers and partners working with BBC Media Action need to adhere to a strict code of ethics and endeavour to address major concerns around consent, confidentiality, anonymity and the potential impact of the research on both those researched and researchers. BBC Media Action is available to discuss potential risks that could affect the overall operation of this research.
Deliverables
Deliverables from BBC Media Action will include:
- A semi-structured interview guide
- An analysis framework
Deliverables from the research consultant will include:
- Approximately 15 semi-structured interviews, conducted in-person or online
- Final instrument translated into local languages
- Regular fieldwork updates
- Interview responses transcribed into an analysis framework
- Observations that might not be apparent from written notes
- A written report of the research findings
- Assistance in the development of keywords in relevant local languages for social listening
- Assistance in the interpretation and contextualization of survey findings
Timeline
The fieldwork is planned to be completed by end of May 2025.
Qualifications of consultants
Consultants must have:
- Proven experience in qualitative research within the media or communication sectors.
- Good understanding of the Ugandan media landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and conduct culturally sensitive, ethically responsible research.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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