LABRI - Field Research Assistant (Laos)

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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: $130–$250 (for the whole project, 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 Laos. We are conducting exploratory research to understand how used lead-acid batteries are collected, traded, and processed in Laos — particularly in the…

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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 Laos (e.g. Lao). 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 Laos.

Direct familiarity with informal markets, waste trading, or scrap dealing in Laos — 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 April 19th. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief interview.

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