The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other weapons of war, such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Born out of a desire to help the people of Afghanistan in 1988, we now have over 9,500 staff in 26 countries and territories, working to get vulnerable communities back on their feet following conflict. Millions of families have been able to return to their homes safely thanks to this work, but there is still much to do.

There are many challenges associated with delivering humanitarian work but we are passionate in our commitment to create safe, secure communities but we do not shy away from working in countries where there are gaps in international support for clear humanitarian needs. As an advocate for the ‘forgotten’ in the world, we urgently wish to reach more countries where our skills and experience can accelerate recovery and provide the essential groundwork to help address the root cause of the current refugee crisis.

Demining remains our core purpose but in order to deal with the broader debris of war, we are strengthening our work in weapons and ammunition management. We help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of weapons and ammunition.

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other weapons of war, such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Born out of a desire to help the people of Afghanistan in 1988, we now have over 6,000 staff in 19 countries and territories, working to get vulnerable communities back on their feet following conflict. Millions of families have been able to return to their homes safely thanks to this work, but there is still much to do.

There are many challenges associated with delivering humanitarian work but we are passionate in our commitment to create safe, secure communities but we do not shy away from working in countries where there are gaps in international support for clear humanitarian needs. As an advocate for the ‘forgotten’ in the world, we urgently wish to reach more countries where our skills and experience can accelerate recovery and provide the essential groundwork to help address the root cause of the current refugee crisis.

Demining remains our core purpose but in order to deal with the broader debris of war, we are strengthening our work in weapons and ammunition management. We help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of weapons and ammunition.

The Field Researcher is based in the HALO Afghanistan programme headquarters with regular trips to our remote field camps and minefields. This will include multiple weeks of living in remote locations in basic conditions. The primary role is to conduct survey activities as part of a research study designed to improve operational safety for HALO staff.

Duties & responsibilities

• Complete Field Researcher induction training
• Complete interviewer induction training
  • Understand the interview guide
  • Understand “informed consent” protocol
  • Understand the process for addressing any issues of uncertainty
  • Be able to apply this in practice
• Conduct in-person survey interviews out in the field with HALO deminers, team leaders, and supervisors conducting manual explosive ordnance clearance activities.
  • In local languages (Ndebele & Shona)
  • Use interview guide provided
  • Be precise in the application of the “informed consent” protocol
  • Log responses on a mobile device (tablet), while also recording each interview
• Review the transcription of each interviews for accuracy in original language and English and upload these to a secure site, along with survey response data
• Ensure survey respondents know where to find information about the research study
• Participate in regular calls with the study research team.

Information and data security responsibilities

The Field Researcher shall:

• Adhere to all HALO information security policies
• Report any suspected data breach, inadvertent access, or loss promptly to HALO
• Ensure the confidentiality of all data collected during research activities
• Apply the “informed consent” protocol during all interviews

General

At all times, all HALO Trust employees are expected to:

• Behave and perform duties to a high standard, always upholding The HALO Trust’s good reputation during HALO’s working cycle
• Build and maintain good relations with the local communities that we work in and work to help
• Work well with others and always support our HALO colleagues and respect each other
• Maintain a professional approach, always behaving professionally and wearing HALO uniform.

This job description may be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate. It is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks.

• Minimum academic qualification of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in a social science.)
  • HALO will consider applicants in their third or fourth years of their degrees if they are able to commit sufficient time to complete the research and fulfill the other specifications listed below.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Shona (additional fluency in Ndebele desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools and use of mobile devices
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Empathetic towards the interviewees
• Results driven and creative to meet interview deadlines and volume targets
• A self‐starter able to organize and manage their own time
• A practical and adaptable person who is capable of living and working in challenging and basic environments
• Previous experience in field research including interviews and handling of data is preferable

Please send your CV and Cover letter to: recruitment@haloafg.org

You are requested to copy and paste below as your subject of application email:

HT-122-2025 Field Researcher

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

The HALO Trust has a strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

The Field Researcher  will  have  to  create  and  maintain  an environment   which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct.

The HALO Trust, as an ethical and humanitarian charity, is dedicated to establishing a secure and trustworthy environment for all individuals associated with the organization, including beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. The commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being involves protection from various forms of harm such as abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The charity sets minimum standards for staff conduct, emphasizing respectful and professional interactions, with a zero tolerance of misconduct. Specific guidelines include obtaining parental consent before engaging with or photographing children, prohibiting all forms of harassment and exploitation, and addressing any breaches confidentially. For risk education sessions involving children, voluntary consent is required, and HALO strictly prohibits coercive practices. The organization encourages reporting of bullying or harassment, with mechanisms in place for confidentiality. HALO’s gender policy aligns with the country-wide strategy, and it staunchly opposes violence and sexual abuse in the working environment, pledging prosecution in accordance with Afghan laws.

recruitment@haloafg.org

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