Workforce planning
Translate the sample and geography into realistic team structures.
- Role profiles
- Coverage planning
- Deployment schedules
Research workforce
Field teams managed as part of the research system.
We recruit, prepare and coordinate research assistants and supervisors around the method, ethical requirements and delivery standards of each assignment.
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Good fieldwork depends on more than finding available enumerators.
The right people need clear selection criteria, practical training, realistic supervision and accountable performance management. We build those elements into the assignment rather than treating staffing as a separate transaction.
Recruitment & screening
Match relevant language, location, tools and study experience.
- Structured screening
- Reference checks where required
- Reserve-team planning
Training
Prepare teams on the instrument, protocol, ethics and field scenarios.
- Tool practice
- Role-play and assessment
- Certification criteria
Supervision
Create a clear operating line for support, escalation and quality.
- Daily coordination
- Performance review
- Field issue logs
Safeguarding & ethics
Align conduct and escalation with the participant and study context.
- Confidentiality
- Informed consent
- Incident protocols
Closeout
Complete documentation, asset return and performance records.
- Timesheet reconciliation
- Device accountability
- Deployment review
How delivery works
The team is selected for the protocol—not only the location.
Profile
Define roles from the study design, geography and participant context.
Select
Screen candidates against skills, language and availability.
Prepare
Train, assess and organise teams before deployment.
Manage
Coordinate performance, support and closeout against clear standards.
Useful to know
Common questions
Yes. We can provide only the roles you need and agree a clear division of responsibility between your staff and the deployed team.
Selection criteria can include location, language, research method, tool experience, sector exposure and availability, followed by project-specific training and assessment.