Senior In-Market Qualitative Research Consultant (Food & Beverage / Trade Sector)

LOCATION: Metro Manila
CONTRACT TYPE: Short-Term Independent Consultancy (Flexible)

PROJECT DURATION: 6–8 Weeks

ABOUT THE ROLE:
INSIGLOBEX LLC, a U.S.-based trade research firm executing a federally funded market assessment for U.S. agricultural exports, is seeking an experienced, senior qualitative researcher to lead on-the-ground stakeholder interviews in the beverage alcohol and hospitality sector.

The Consultant will identify, schedule, conduct, and summarize 12 to 15 high-level Key Stakeholder Interviews with major industry gatekeepers, including primary alcohol importers, hotel/resort F&B directors, speakeasy managers, and trade association leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (IN-SCOPE):

• Sampling Plan Development: Identify and build an approved contact list of 15+ target interviewees across the local beverage ecosystem.
• Stakeholder Outreach & Scheduling: Coordinate and confirm in-person or virtual interviews with key decision-makers.
• Interview Execution: Conduct 12 to 15 structured 30–45 minute interviews in English (or local language translated into English) following provided qualitative interview guides.
• Compliance Protocol: Secure signed/recorded informed consent from 100% of participants prior to interview recording.
• Briefing Summaries: Complete a standardized, 1-to-2 page Key Stakeholder Interview Summary in English for every finished interview.
• Time & Travel Tracking: Submit daily activity timesheets and receipts.

EXPLICITLY OUT OF SCOPE:
This role is strictly focused on high-level qualitative interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven Experience: 5+ years in qualitative research, trade policy analysis, market access, or consultancy in the Food & Beverage / Hospitality sector.
• Industry Network: Strong professional network or proven ability to access executive-level gatekeepers (importers, hotel F&B directors, customs brokers).
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Local language capability (Tagalog) is highly preferred.
• Technical Capabilities: Reliable smartphone/recorder for audio capture and access to Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Professionalism: Strict adherence to data ethics, confidentiality, and anti-bribery/federal grant standards.

COMPENSATION & TIME COMMITMENT:

• Rate: billable hour.
• Time: 6 weeks or less
• Travel Expenses: Direct local transit to/from interviews fully reimbursed at actual cost against receipts.
• Payment Terms: Disbursed monthly upon submission of timesheets, raw audio files, consent forms, and approved English KII Summaries.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following with the subject line "Qualitative Researcher - [Target City]":
1. Current Resume / CV highlighting qualitative research experience.
2. A short cover note (2–3 paragraphs) summarizing your local F&B/importer network or qualitative interview background.
3. A brief English writing sample (e.g., past executive summary, interview summary, or market brief).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.