1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $25–$50/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Qualitative Researcher, Social and Behavior Change (Portuguese)

Help our international development work hear people clearly. Lead qualitative research in Portuguese and turn what people say into social and behavior change that fits life in Mozambique.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Design and run interviews, focus groups and observation in Portuguese, and write guides that sound natural to the people answering them
Code and analyze qualitative data, and turn the findings into clear insights on what drives or blocks a behavior
Shape social and behavior change strategies, messages and materials so they fit local language, norms and daily routines
Tell us where an approach will not land in Mozambique, and check our claims about communities before they reach the Government

Required qualifications

Fluent spoken and written Portuguese, able to conduct and analyze research without an interpreter
Direct experience designing and leading qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups and thematic analysis
Hands-on social and behavior change (SBC) experience, such as formative research, message design or SBC program design
Work or research experience in Mozambique
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience on donor-funded health, nutrition, agriculture, WASH or governance programs
Familiarity with SBC frameworks such as COM-B, the socio-ecological model or human-centered design
Working knowledge of a local Mozambican language such as Emakhuwa, Xichangana, Cisena or Elomwe
Experience with NVivo, Dedoose, ATLAS.ti or MAXQDA, and with research ethics review

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $25–$50 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Qualitative Researcher, Social and Behavior Change (Portuguese)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the qualitative or social and behavior change project most like this role: where in Mozambique or another Portuguese-speaking setting it took place, the behavior or question you studied, the methods you used, your role, and what changed because of your findings. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $25–$50 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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