Project Supervisor

About the role

Zen Research Asia is seeking a proactive Project Supervisor to oversee the day‑to‑day execution of quantitative and qualitative market research projects in Yangon. The role is hands‑on, requiring coordination of field teams, management of recruitment and quotas, and ensuring smooth project delivery from preparation to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise quantitative and qualitative fieldwork activities.
• Recruit, brief, train and manage part‑time interviewers, recruiters and fieldwork teams.
• Track daily fieldwork progress, monitor quotas and respondent recruitment.
• Prepare and maintain project tracking sheets, content grids and progress reports.
• Communicate project requirements, quota changes and updates clearly to field staff.
• Verify screening documents and oversee respondent recruitment.
• Organise FGDs, IDIs, interviews and related logistics, including venue and material preparation.
• Brief and collaborate with the QC team as needed.
• Conduct respondent interviews when required.
• Identify and escalate fieldwork issues promptly, providing regular updates to the project/operations team.
• Coordinate travel allowances, incentives and other payments with Finance.
• Support additional research and operational tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Highly organized, responsible and comfortable working with people.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts and adapt to changing fieldwork plans.
• Experience in market research, fieldwork supervision, data collection, recruitment, interviewing or project coordination is advantageous.
• Willingness to work independently and communicate effectively with field teams.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional weekends based on project schedules.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Hands‑on exposure to a variety of market research projects.
• Practical experience across both quantitative and qualitative research operations.
• Collaboration with researchers, field teams and project managers.