35 Field Officers - Evaluation of Poverty Graduation and Nutrition Program

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Evaluation of Poverty Graduation and Nutrition Program (EPGN)
POSITION: Field Officers (35 Positions)
REPORTING TO: Field Manager
START DATE: 13th April 2026
LOCATION: West Pokot (North Pokot Subcounty)
DURATION: 1 Month
DEADLINE: 26th February 2026
ELIGIBILITY: Position open to candidates authorized to work in the country only.
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
In close partnership with decision makers -- the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world -- IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Project: This research project seeks to fill that gap by evaluating the health and nutrition impacts of integrating nutrition-specific interventions into the traditional graduation model in West Pokot County, Kenya - an arid and semi-arid region with persistently high rates of child under nutrition.
We will implement a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with three groups: a standard UPG model, a UPG with nutrition components, and a control group. The study focuses on under-5 years children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW), assessing outcomes related child growth, maternal and child health as well as economic empowerment.
About the Position: The Field Officer under the general supervision of the Field Manager 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 Field Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities

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• Completing trader surveys, and any other survey the PI may come up with.
  
• Actively participate in the survey trainings and provide prompt feedback on survey issues.
  
• Ensuring data collected is of high quality.
  
• Uploading data to the server daily for finalized forms.
  
• Get informed consent from study participants.
  
• Collect data from respondents with strict adherence to the SOP.
  
• Ensure proper storage and handling of IPAK equipment such as tablets and power banks.
  
• Report to the SFO/FM/RA on work assignment and provide useful feedback on surveys and other work-related activities.
  
• Any other duties assigned by the SFO/FM/RA.
  

Qualifications and Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social sciences, or related fields.
  
• At least 1 year of field research experience.
  
• Previous experience collecting data using SurveyCTO/ODK in-person and over phone.
  
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
  
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local language(s).
  
• Diligent and results oriented individual with great attention to detail.
  

Desired

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• Previous experience conducting data collection in West Pokot County/or comfortable residing in North Pokot Subcounty during the study.
  
• An understanding of Pokot cultural dynamics.
  

How to Apply
Please CLICK HERE to apply online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Candidates 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- Comparative Cost (VE) 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. Please contact us at jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org if you have any questions or concerns.