Field Officers – DEP Project- Uasin Gishu

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit research organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA works in partnership with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations in the fields of health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma in social sciences, public policy, or related fields.At least 1 year of field research experience.Previous experience collecting data using SurveyCTO in-person and over phone.Demonstrated experience in tracking respondents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in bench testing and piloting of the survey tool on SurveyCTO to ensure it is up to standard.Data collection which includes conducting in-person and phone surveys and provide feedback on SurveyCTO programming, and assist in survey translations.Ensure proper screening of respondents for identification and administration of informed consent. Interacting with study respondents and project partners with the highest level of integrity and understanding.Providing feedback during debriefs on data collection and survey instruments that will inform and monitor improvements in project operations.Ensure that data integrity is maintained always and minimize errors in data collection and transmission.Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner including keeping logs of work accomplished and callbacks as assigned by the SFO and the DEP Project management.Maintain project inventory (electronic devices, stationery etc) in a safe and secure manner, frequently updating the SFO and DEP project management on their status.Other tasks as assigned by the Field Manager/Project management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Research planning, Data collection, Documentation and record keeping, Social sciences

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree