Research Consultant – Outcome Harvesting

About the role

Honeyguide Foundation, in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), is looking for a Research Consultant to lead outcome‑harvesting work in Tanzanian conservation areas. The consultant will analyse changes in governance, wellbeing and conservation policy over a 98‑day period between October 2026 and November 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, verify and analyse governance and equity outcomes in selected WMAs using the SAGE tool.
• Conduct interviews and focus‑group discussions with local stakeholders in rural settings.
• Perform qualitative data analysis and prepare research reports.
• Undertake fieldwork at 2–4 conservation areas and participate in online meetings and training.

Required profile

• Background in qualitative social sciences.
• Experience conducting interviews and focus groups in rural areas.
• Proven ability in qualitative data analysis and report writing.
• Familiarity with area‑based conservation and governance (outcome harvesting a plus).
• Based in Tanzania, fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Required skills

• Qualitative data analysis.
• Research report writing.