🔹 Sobre a Aries Consult Ltd
Aries Consult Ltd is an international consulting firm specializing in monitoring, evaluation, data collection and technical support for public policy formulation . With a growing presence in Portuguese-speaking African countries, Aries Consult seeks to expand its network of experts in São Tomé and Príncipe , with an emphasis on profiles with practical experience and direct connection with local communities.
We are creating a national database with a view to mobilizing short- and medium-term missions related to the evaluation of social programs, the analysis of public policies and the participatory implementation of field studies. Applications from women and young specialists are strongly encouraged.
📝 Job Description
Field Agents are primarily responsible for conducting household, community and institutional interviews as part of studies, surveys and diagnoses developed in collaboration with national and international partners. Their role is to ensure that the data collected is accurate, representative and respects the principles of ethics, consent and protection of the people interviewed.
🛠 Responsibilities
- Apply structured and semi-structured surveys using tablets or smartphones;
- Conduct individual interviews with households and institutional representatives;
- Ensure privacy, informed consent and respect for local culture during data collection;
- Actively participate in training and preparatory sessions organized by the technical team;
- Collaborate with field supervisors in identifying and resolving operational challenges;
- Deliver the forms and data collected accurately and within the agreed deadlines.
✅ Requirements
- 12th grade completed (technical or higher education will be a plus);
- Previous experience in data collection, population censuses or sample surveys;
- Operational knowledge of platforms such as KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, ODK or equivalent;
- Fluency in Portuguese and functional understanding of local languages (Forro, Angolar, Lung’ie);
- Communication skills, empathy and discretion;
- Availability to work in remote areas, both on the island of São Tomé and on the island of Príncipe.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and a personalized application letter in Word or PDF format (please do not attach photographs or other additional documents ). Applications must be submitted by:
🗓 July 31, 2025
📧 jobs@ariesconsult.eu
The subject of the email must clearly indicate the position applied for: “STP-2025 – Field Agent”
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for the next phase.