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Transcriber
2026-06-20T08:44:22+00:00
Partners in Hope
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Nonprofit, and NGO
Media, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations
MWK
MONTH
2026-06-26T17:00:00+00:00
8

Overview

The Transcriber will work as part of the Implementation Science Team at Partners in Hope. This position will be responsible for transcribing/translating IDIs, FDGs and Data collection tools. Thewill meet the needs of short-term qualitative projects within the Implementation Science Department.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Transcribe IDI or FDG audios from local languages to English.
  • Translate and back translate data collection tools.
  • Submit transcripts and reports within specific timeline as requested.
  • Ensure detailed, accurate and organized transcribing/translating of materials
  • Ensure translations are completed according to protocol and always adhere to ethical research procedures.
  • Conduct data quality checks, including reviewing transcripts in line with interview guides and proof leading transcripts, where necessary.
  • Communicate with the research team about issues emerging for IDIs and provide feedback to Field Assistants as requested.
  • Ensure data security of audios, transcripts and any research material.
  • Serve as a member of the research team and participate in meetings as scheduled and requested by the research team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Social Science, Humanities, Public Health, or any other relevant field. Those with a degree or higher will have an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1-year experience working on research projects, preferably in a related role. Those with experience doing similar work on a public health project will have an added advantage.
  • Experience in qualitative data collection (FDGs, IDIs, KIIs, etc).
  • Transcribe IDI or FDG audios from local languages to English.
  • Translate and back translate data collection tools.
  • Submit transcripts and reports within specific timeline as requested.
  • Ensure detailed, accurate and organized transcribing/translating of materials
  • Ensure translations are completed according to protocol and always adhere to ethical research procedures.
  • Conduct data quality checks, including reviewing transcripts in line with interview guides and proof leading transcripts, where necessary.
  • Communicate with the research team about issues emerging for IDIs and provide feedback to Field Assistants as requested.
  • Ensure data security of audios, transcripts and any research material.
  • Serve as a member of the research team and participate in meetings as scheduled and requested by the research team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualitative data collection (FDGs, IDIs, KIIs, etc)
  • Transcribing
  • Translating
  • Data quality checks
  • Data security
  • Diploma in Social Science, Humanities, Public Health, or any other relevant field. Those with a degree or higher will have an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1-year experience working on research projects, preferably in a related role. Those with experience doing similar work on a public health project will have an added advantage.
  • Experience in qualitative data collection (FDGs, IDIs, KIIs, etc).
associate degree
12
JOB-6a3652e6b6151

Vacancy title:
Transcriber

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Partners in Hope

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 26 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Overview

The Transcriber will work as part of the Implementation Science Team at Partners in Hope. This position will be responsible for transcribing/translating IDIs, FDGs and Data collection tools. Thewill meet the needs of short-term qualitative projects within the Implementation Science Department.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Transcribe IDI or FDG audios from local languages to English.
  • Translate and back translate data collection tools.
  • Submit transcripts and reports within specific timeline as requested.
  • Ensure detailed, accurate and organized transcribing/translating of materials
  • Ensure translations are completed according to protocol and always adhere to ethical research procedures.
  • Conduct data quality checks, including reviewing transcripts in line with interview guides and proof leading transcripts, where necessary.
  • Communicate with the research team about issues emerging for IDIs and provide feedback to Field Assistants as requested.
  • Ensure data security of audios, transcripts and any research material.
  • Serve as a member of the research team and participate in meetings as scheduled and requested by the research team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Social Science, Humanities, Public Health, or any other relevant field. Those with a degree or higher will have an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1-year experience working on research projects, preferably in a related role. Those with experience doing similar work on a public health project will have an added advantage.
  • Experience in qualitative data collection (FDGs, IDIs, KIIs, etc).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience above should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover letter, relevant copies of Certificates,), National Identity Card, and three traceable referees, including the job titleĀ 

The deadline for receiving application is Friday, 26th June 2026. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The cover letter and subject should indicate the position being applied for.

Please follow the instructions mentioned in the vacancy post above. Ensure all documents are submitted before the deadline of 26 Jun, 2026.

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, June 26 2026
Duty Station: Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Posted: 20-06-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-06-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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