Research Assistant (LATAM & Caribbean) - Project Based

(Location: Remote, LATAM & Caribbean region)

Reports To: Senior Research Manager, LATAM & Caribbean

About GeoPoll

GeoPoll is the pioneer in conducting remote research through mobile-based methodologies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. GeoPoll’s offerings provide humanitarian organizations, governments, and businesses with high-quality data. Since its founding in 2005, GeoPoll has grown into a full-service, global organization covering all data collection modes, offering clients best-in-class technology, research expertise, and local presence. We conduct over 4 million interviews annually through multiple mobile modes, including CATI, CAPI, web, and SMS, for UN agencies, NGOs, development implementers, universities, leading brands, and media companies. GeoPoll has conducted projects in over 120 countries and 99 languages, with more than 10,000 interviewers globally.

GeoPoll is driven by a mission to give global communities a voice on development issues, consumer products, and more, through the power of mobile. Our global team works together to collect vital information for clients ranging from small NGOs to multilateral development organizations and global consumer goods brands.

Role Overview

The Research Assistant builds foundational survey research skills while supporting multiple concurrent projects across the LATAM & Caribbean portfolio, working under close supervision on variuos projects. The role covers questionnaire development, data quality coordination, training support, and data collection, with regular use of Spanish and English across partner and client-facing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support multiple projects concurrently across the LATAM & Caribbean portfolio, prioritizing tasks in coordination with the Senior Research Manager.
  • Lead questionnaire development end-to-end for low-complexity projects under close supervision, including review, translation (Spanish/English), submission form upload, testing, and pretesting.
  • Support training delivery for CATI, CAPI, and online survey studies, ensuring interviewers understand the questionnaire, platforms, and QC protocols.
  • Support data collection tasks including quota management, account setup, sample management, progress monitoring, and platform QC checks.
  • Flag and communicate case-level data quality issues in ongoing and endline survey datasets, and coordinate resolution with internal colleagues and partners in Spanish and English.
  • Contribute to paradata QC reporting and human audio review under guidance.
  • Execute data downloads, conduct QC of data files, and prepare tables and figures under senior guidance.
  • Coordinate day-to-day work with external partners across the LATAM & Caribbean region, including call centres and field teams, on training, fieldwork progress, and QC follow-up.
  • Support development of bilingual (Spanish/English) presentation and training materials.
  • Lead basic data collection reports, first time right.
  • Business development support for LatAM region clients’ proposals and client service. 
  • Use AI tools as a primary working tool for drafting, summarizing, and processing tasks across all responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Up to 2 years of experience.
  • Familiarity with at least one survey mode (CATI, CAPI, SMS, or Mobile Web) an advantage.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English (written and verbal), required; comfortable code-switching between both languages in a professional setting.
  • Strong attention to detail; comfortable working in a technology-enabled, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent project workstreams with strong organizational skills.

Equal employment opportunity statement

GeoPoll is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, tribe, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit.

To apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter as a single file, using your name as the file name, to [email protected] with the job title “Research Assistant, LATAM & Caribbean” in the subject line, on or before Friday, 28 August 2026.

Learn more about GeoPoll at: https://www.geopoll.com .