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Consultant – Qualitative Data Collection

General Information

Location: Germany
Start Date: February 2026
Duration: February-March 2026
Contract Type: Short-term consultancy

Role Overview

We are seeking a Germany-based qualitative research consultant to support data collection for the 2gether for Mental Health Project Evaluation. The consultant will lead qualitative data collection, including conducting interviews in German and carrying out structured classroom observation, ensuring that the research is implemented in accordance with the established research design, tools, and ethical guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct qualitative data collection (online or in person), 7-10 interviews in German and 3 classroom observations during Project Days. 
  • Collaborate with the project team on participant recruitment, logistics arrangement, and scheduling of interviews. 
  • Communicate with schools to secure observation dates and ensure all consent processes. 
  • Produce clear bilingual transcripts (German and English). 
  • Produce concise English notes summarising each interview and observation. 
  • Uphold ethical, child-safe, confidential, and culturally sensitive research practices throughout all data collection activities. 

Qualifications & Criteria

Essential 

  • Demonstrated experience in qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions, and classroom observation) 
  • Academic or professional background in Education, psychology, child development or a related field. 
  • Strong understanding of child rights, well-being, mental health and social change. 
  • Fluency in German and English. 
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills with both children and adults. 
  • Familiarity with safeguarding and ethical procedures.  
  • Based in Germany, and able to travel within Germany.  

Desirable 

  • Experience with mixed-method evaluations 
  • Knowledge of participatory pedagogies 

Application Process

Availability: Must be available to start in February 2026 and work for 5-7 days across February and March. 
Remuneration: Based on experience and scope of work. Applicants should submit a financial proposal indicating a total lump-sum cost for the assignment, with an optional breakdown (e.g. daily rate or estimated days) for reference.
Application deadline: 13 January 2026 

 

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A resume/CV detailing relevant experience.
  • A brief Cover letter with financial proposal and availability.

 

Please send applications to: admin@l4wb-i.org

Safeguarding & Data Protection

The Learning for Well-being Institute is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Recruitment practices ensure that all staff, consultants, and volunteers are suitable for working with children. The selected candidate may be required to provide references and undergo safeguarding-related checks.

L4WB-i also adheres to GDPR and privacy regulations, ensuring that all applicant data is handled confidentially.

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