Freelance Survey Interviewer

RMA CONTRACTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A research engagement firm in Singapore is seeking freelancers to conduct surveys with immigrants aged 21 and above. Participants should hold foreign passports, and successful applicants will conduct interviews in English and another language. The role includes responsibilities such as participant recruitment, survey administration, and data quality assurance. Strong communication skills and comfort engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds are essential for this role. Competitive remuneration per completed survey is offered.

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging immigrants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and at least one other language.
• Confident in conducting one-hour interviews.

Responsibilities

• Recruit immigrants in Singapore aged 21 and above.
• Conduct structured survey sessions.
• Ensure data quality and compliance.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Fluent English

Mandarin

Bahasa Indonesia

Malay

Tamil

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description

Engagement Type: Freelance

Duration: Approximately 4–6 months

Remuneration: SGD $25 per completed survey

Time per Survey: Up to 1 hour

Survey Mode: Face-to-face or online (Zoom, WhatsApp call, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

1. Participant Recruitment

• Approach and recruit immigrants in Singapore aged 21 and above holding foreign passports (EP, SP, DP, LTVP, STP, WP, SPR).

Meet required nationality quotas:

1. China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia (25% each)
2. Ensure visa-type representation:
3. 50% Work Permit holders
4. 50% other pass holders

2. Survey Administration

• Conduct structured survey sessions lasting 30–60 minutes, consisting of:
  • Section A: Demographic and psychographic questions (~30 questions)
  • Section B: Interactive, rule-based behavioural experiment (~10 questions)
• Read questions clearly to participants when required.
• Conduct interviews either in person or online.

3. Data Quality Assurance

• Ensure all questions are answered completely and accurately.
• Check for inconsistencies, speeding, flat‑lining, or incomplete responses.
• Submit completed surveys promptly via the Qualtrics platform.

4. Administrative & Compliance Support

• Track participant details for incentive disbursement (SGD $50 voucher per participant).
• Maintain consent forms and ensure confidentiality of all data.
• Adhere strictly to ethical guidelines on consent, privacy, and data protection.

Requirements

• Comfortable engaging immigrants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages:
  • Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, or Tamil (to meet nationality quotas)
• Confident in conducting one‑hour interviews.
• Prior experience in surveys, outreach, community engagement, or fieldwork is an advantage but not required.
• Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented.

"This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job‑matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation‑wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to RMA Groups’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA."