Interviewer/Group Facilitator – Arabic Speaking At Equality Insights

Equality Insights Lab and Ottawa Muslim Community Services are seeking individuals with data collection/research experience related to gender-based violence and Islamophobia for interviewer/focus group facilitator positions.

The purpose of the project is to improve gender-based violence (GBV) services for at-risk groups, specifically the Ottawa Muslim community. The research will assess GBV risk and protective factors and the intersection of Islamophobic attitudes and behaviors with GBV risk and access/utilization of GBV services among this at-risk group. The goal is to work with the community and with key stakeholders to influence meaningful changes in community health, systems, programs, and policies.

Duties and responsibilities:

• In-person outreach in the community to recruit participants.
• Conduct individual interviews and focus group discussions, ensuring accuracy and completeness and following ethical guidelines and best practices and study protocols.
• Transcribe recordings in a timely manner, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Provide feedback and reports on data collection activities and participant engagement to the GBV Project Manager as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders to ensure cohesive data collection efforts and address any challenges that may arise.
• Work flexible hours days, evening, and weekends.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience Required from the Enumerator:

• Fluency in both English and Arabic, including reading, writing, and conversational skills, to effectively communicate with participants.
• Proven experience in collecting sensitive data, with a background in research methodologies, particularly in qualitative data collection.
• Knowledge of ethical conduct of research
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Experience coordinating logistics monthly, ensuring smooth operation of data collection sessions.
• Familiarity with gender-based violence research, demonstrating understanding and empathy towards affected individuals.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using digital applications and online survey tools for efficient data collection and management.
• An ability to comfortably and respectfully ask questions related to relationships, gender-based violence, and Islamophobia, maintaining a supportive environment for participants.