Careers at M31 Research

Build a career that turns evidence into change

Join the researchers, field coordinators and specialists who help organisations across Africa understand what works, and why.

Our story
4 countriesTeams in Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe

Behind every study we deliver is a team of people who travel to remote districts, listen carefully, check every number and turn what they learn into decisions that improve lives. This is the work, and these are the people, you would be joining.

Life at M31

Where our work takes you

In the field

Where every story begins

Our teams travel to schools, clinics, farms and households across the region. You will learn to plan fieldwork, train enumerators and make sure every interview is carried out with care and respect.

Behind the data

Where numbers become insight

Back in the office we clean, check and analyse what the field teams collect, then work through the findings together. Questions are welcome and reviews are thorough, because our clients rely on the quality of our work.

With our partners

Where evidence meets decisions

We share our findings with NGOs, UN agencies, governments and universities, and help them put the evidence to use. You will see how your work shapes real programmes.

Our culture

What working here feels like

We are a close-knit team that cares about getting the data right, and about each other.

Purpose in every project

Our evidence shapes programmes in health, education, agriculture and livelihoods.

Learning every day

Mentoring and hands-on training in research methods, digital data collection, analysis and reporting.

A regional team

Colleagues and projects across Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, working with international partners.

Room to grow

Responsibilities that grow with your skills, from internship to consultant and beyond.

Your journey

Where your story could take you

Every career at M31 is a story of growth. Start where you are, and build from there.

Students and graduates

Internships

A structured placement working alongside our research and field teams on live projects.

What you'll do

  • Support survey design, data cleaning and analysis
  • Join fieldwork and data quality checks
  • Contribute to reports and presentations
  • Learn tools such as SurveyCTO, Stata, R and NVivo
See internship programmes
Early-career researchers

Junior Consultants

Support project delivery from study design to the final report, with guidance from senior consultants.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate fieldwork and enumerator teams
  • Clean and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
  • Draft sections of inception and final reports
  • Prepare data collection tools and training materials
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Experienced researchers

Consultants

Lead evaluations, studies and technical assistance assignments for our clients. Consultants join us assignment by assignment through BDX.

What you'll do

  • Design methodologies and data collection tools
  • Lead analysis and write high-quality reports
  • Manage project teams and client relationships
  • Mentor junior consultants and interns
Join us through BDX
Professional staff

Operations and support staff

Finance, administration, human resources, IT and business development roles that make our research possible.

What you'll do

  • Finance, procurement and administration
  • Human resources and recruitment
  • Business development and proposals
  • IT, data management and systems
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Open positions

Staff positions and internships

Jobs and internship programmes at M31. Applications are made on BPS, our HR platform: choose a position to read the details and apply.

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Field Research Enumerator - Zambia

Temporary Zambia Posted 19 Jan 2026

M31 Research is recruiting enumerators from all 10 provinces of Zambia in preparation for an upcoming national study. Experienced field researchers with strong skills in household…

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Consultants and enumerators

Work with us on assignments through BDX

We engage consultants and field teams for each study through BDX Network, our consultant platform. We don't accept CVs by email: your BDX profile is your application, and it is how we find you when a new assignment opens.

  1. Create your profile

    Sign up on BDX Network. It takes a few minutes.

  2. Complete every section

    Add your CV, skills, languages and experience. Incomplete profiles cannot be considered.

  3. Apply and get notified

    Apply to M31 assignments on BDX and hear about new ones as they open.

Sign up on BDX (opens in a new tab) Already on BDX? Keep your profile up to date so we can match you to new assignments.

Consultants and technical experts

Evaluators, researchers and specialists for evaluations, studies and technical assistance.

What to include in your profile

  • Your sector expertise and research methods
  • The countries and languages you have worked in
  • An up-to-date CV

Enumerators and field staff

Enumerators, field supervisors and data quality officers for surveys across Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

What to include in your profile

  • The languages you speak
  • Where you are based, down to province or district
  • Your survey experience and tools, such as SurveyCTO or KoboToolbox

How we hire

  1. Apply on BPS

    Choose an open position and submit your application on BPS, our HR platform.

  2. Shortlisting

    We review every application and contact shortlisted candidates.

  3. Interviews

    A conversation about your experience and, for research roles, a short technical exercise.

  4. Offer and induction

    We check references, make an offer and introduce you to our team and policies.

Questions about working at M31

How do I apply for a position?

Open the vacancy and select Apply now. You will be taken to BPS, our HR platform, where you create a profile and submit your application.

Can I send my CV by email?

No. We are not able to review CVs sent by email. Apply for a listed position through BPS or, if you are a consultant or enumerator, sign up on BDX.

I am a consultant or an enumerator. How do I work with M31?

Create a complete profile on BDX Network. We recruit consultants and field teams for every assignment through BDX, so an up-to-date profile is the best way to be considered.

Where are roles based?

We have offices in Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Each vacancy states its location.

Who can apply for an internship?

Students and recent graduates in fields such as economics, statistics, public health, social sciences and development studies. Internship programmes are advertised on this page when they open.

Careers at M31 Research

Your story with M31 starts here

Explore our staff positions and internship programmes, or join our consultant and field teams on BDX.

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