About the Position: The Field Officer under the general supervision of the Senior Field Officer and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures will primarily be responsible for collection of high-quality data in the field. Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Senior Field Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Data collection on SurveyCTO: Assist with translations, piloting surveys and actual data
- Ensure proper respondent screening for eligibility and administration of informed
- Providing feedback during debriefs on field operations and survey instruments that will inform and monitor improvements in project
- Ensure data integrity is maintained always and minimize errors in survey
- Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner including keeping logs of work accomplished and call backs as assigned by SFO and PB
- Interact with community members with the highest level of integrity and
- Assist in daily electronic devices maintenance and
- Other tasks as assigned by the SFO/FM/RA/RM.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social sciences, public policy, or related fields from a recognized institution of higher
- 1- 2 years’ experience of data collection in the
- Previous experience in translation and survey
- Demonstrated experience in data collection at various levels (planning, piloting, and collecting)
- Excellent planning and organizational
- Flexible, self-driven, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team
- Excellent verbal communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili and the local languages spoken in the study areas e., Keiyo and Marakwet.
- Previous experience in collecting data using tablets
- Must be computer
Desired:
- Experience in developing a workplan, survey tracking and
- Demonstrated ability to work in demanding environments including
- Previous experience working in ASAL areas is an added
How to Apply
Please click here to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer– PB Project. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA.
