Consultant (Research Coordinator)

Consultant (Research Coordinator)

Company Name: FPA Sri Lanka

Job Location: Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone (with coordination via Colombo office)

Job Overview

FPA Sri Lanka is seeking a qualified and experienced Consultant – Research Coordinator for an impactful 3-month research project. The study focuses on exploring awareness, help-seeking behaviors, and barriers to medical services for breast and cervical cancer among female factory workers within the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone. This assignment is ideal for professionals with a strong background in reproductive health research and field coordination within the NGO and public health sectors.

Company Overview

Established in 1953, FPA Sri Lanka is a leading national NGO and an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The organization has been at the forefront of providing sexual and reproductive health and family planning services in Sri Lanka, working extensively across public health research, advocacy, and community engagement.

Research Project Overview

The consultancy directly supports a research study titled: “Awareness, Help-Seeking and Barriers to Medical Services for Breast and Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Female Factory Workers in the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone.” Funded by IPPF London, the project aims to improve healthcare accessibility, awareness, and service utilization for vulnerable female worker communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Coordination: Coordinate participant recruitment, manage field logistics, and oversee survey administration activities within the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone.

• Qualitative Research: Conduct key informant interviews (KIIs) and oversee accurate interview transcriptions.

• Project Management: Track implementation progress according to project timelines to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.

• Compliance & Safeguarding: Maintain strict ethical compliance, data quality standards, and safeguarding procedures during all field activities.

• Stakeholder Relations: Liaise effectively with factory management, government officials, NGOs, and healthcare stakeholders.

• Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience managing or coordinating research projects, public health, or social intervention initiatives.

• Research Skills: Prior experience in field research data collection is required; familiarity with qualitative methods (KIIs, FGDs, and one-to-one interviews) is essential.

• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of gender, rights issues, and gender-based violence. Prior experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) research is a distinct advantage.

• Operational Skills: Ability to develop work plans, manage project budgets, and balance multiple deadlines.

• Languages: Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and Sinhala. Proficiency in Tamil is an added advantage.

Consultancy Details

• Type: Full-Time Consultancy (3 Months / Approx. 60 working days)

• Expected Timeline: Mid-June 2026 to Mid-September 2026

• Remuneration: Negotiable salary; transportation and related field expenses will be covered by FPA Sri Lanka.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application, including the contact details of two non-related referees, on or before 05 June 2026 to: careers@fpasrilanka.org

Alternatively, applications can be mailed to:

The Executive Director

FPA Sri Lanka

37/27, Bullers Lane,

Colombo 07

FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and child protection. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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