LABRI - Field Research Assistant (Georgia)

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Position: Field Research Assistant (Contractor) Organization: Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Initiative (LABRI) Duration: 30-40 hours over 1–2 weeks (full working days) Compensation: $200–$350 (for 30-40 hours.) Start Date: As soon as possible.

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LABRI is seeking a short-term Field Research Assistant to support LABRI's scoping exercise in Georgia. We are conducting exploratory research to understand how used lead-acid batteries are collected, traded, and processed in Georgia — particularly…

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You know how to talk to people across very different settings – a mechanic's workshop, a scrap yard, an NGO office – and get useful, honest information out of those conversations.
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You have good judgment about which information actually matters.
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You are reliable: you show up, you document carefully, and you flag when something doesn't make sense.
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You are fluent in at least one major local language relevant to Georgia (e.g. Georgian). Working-level English is needed for reporting; strong local language skills matter more for the fieldwork.
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You are based in or able to travel to major cities in Georgia.

Direct familiarity with informal markets, waste trading, or scrap dealing in Georgia — whether through professional experience, research, or lived knowledge.
Experience in field research, community engagement, or investigative work that required building trust and gathering information in unstructured environments.

Please complete the application form by 19 April 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief interview.

For any questions about this opening, you can reach out to ren@globalprg.org