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Research and Evaluation Consultant (external)
Location : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
Position Type : 6-month contract (renewable based on performance and project needs), with possibility of 1-year extension.
5k/month, 4 days a week
About the Role
The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is seeking a Research and Evaluation Consultant to support a multi-country study focused on community needs assessment and the evaluation of a global health intervention aimed at improving access to safe drinking water.
The initiative combines portable water filtration technology with capacity-building on water treatment and sanitation, and is implemented across hospital, rural, and school settings in Southeast Asia in collaboration with UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and local partners. The evaluation aims to understand community needs, perceptions, and behavioural drivers related to water insecurity and use of filtration systems, while also assessing the adoption, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact of the intervention.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program evaluation, field-based public health research, and cross-country collaboration with international partners across Southeast Asia, along with exposure to other global health research initiatives within the school.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the baseline community assessment and overall evaluation of the intervention, working closely with the PI and local research teams
• Manage field-based data collection, including surveys, interviews, focus groups observational assessments
• Design and validate survey instruments and context-appropriate evaluation indicators
• Conduct quantitative data analysis of the longitudinal survey and monitoring data
• Draft evaluation reports, policy briefs, and technical documentation
• Create data visualizations to communicate results to stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with economic evaluation experts and qualitative researchers to integrate quantitative findings into a broader mixed-methods evaluation framework
• Support capacity-building efforts for local field teams and partners in evaluation design and data collection

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a dynamic, high-trust team at one of Asia’s top public health schools. This is a unique opportunity to shape real-world impact through applied research—working closely with frontline communities, public agencies, and international collaborators. We value curiosity, equity, and collaboration, and are committed to building inclusive, evidence-based solutions for healthier, more resilient communities.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Qualifications
Requirements
Master’s degree in Public health, Epidemiology, Data Science/Analytics, Psychology, or other related disciplines
Minimum 3 years of research experience, preferably in program evaluation, public health or applied social science
Proficiency in at least one statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python)
Expertise in quantitative analysis, with preferred skills in
Quasi-experimental evaluation techniques (e.g., Difference-in-difference, PSM)
Social Network Analysis/ Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)/Multilevel Modelling (MLM)
Willingness to conduct fieldwork in rural or low-resource settings (required travel for up to 1 week 2-3 times a year) - familiarity with Laos or Southeast Asia is a plus
Strong project management skills and comfortable with engaging multiple-stakeholders and community partners
Exposure to qualitative or mixed-methods research is an advantage
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