Research Consultant for Baseline Survey on Child Care

About the role

Challenging Heights is seeking a Research Consultant to lead a baseline survey on the effects of lack of parental care on children in coastal areas of Ghana. The consultant will design and implement the study across four districts, providing data to shape interventions and advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the research methodology in collaboration with Challenging Heights staff.
• Coordinate with district assembly secretariats, education, social welfare, police and human rights officials.
• Conduct field data collection in both rural and urban settings.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to produce a comprehensive baseline report.
• Identify drivers of child labour, trafficking and school non‑attendance linked to parental neglect.
• Present findings and recommendations to the organization and stakeholders.

Required profile

• University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health or a related field.
• Proven experience in field research, preferably on child protection or labour issues.
• Familiarity with Ghanaian district structures and local data sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Survey design
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence child protection policies in Ghana.
• Collaboration with a reputable NGO working on vulnerable children.
• Professional exposure to multi‑sectoral stakeholders.