Field Officer
Position: Field Officer, Urban Micro-Insurance Project
Application deadline: 5 PM, Friday, November 9, 2012
Start date: January 2013
Work location: Kamukunji, Nairobi
IPA is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates
solutions to social and development problems, and works to scale up successful
ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners,
investors, and donors.
Job Description:
Field Officers will work individually and in a team to
administer electronic surveys to adults in Jua Kali Kamukunji, organize data in
the field, compile survey information, translate between English and Swahili,
and complete other tasks required for the project or assigned by a supervisor.
Most of the work will be based in Jua Kali. Working outside of
standard business hours in either the morning or evening or on weekends will
sometimes be necessary.
Work Duration:
Successful applicants will initially be hired for one month on a
casual basis. Those who demonstrate consistent exceptional performance and
ability will be considered for longer-term placement.
Qualifications:
- It
is preferred that candidates possess a college diploma, however qualified
candidates who have completed their Form 4 and have relevant work
experience are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates
must have excellent interpersonal skills, and must be fluent in both
English and Swahili.
- They
must be a team player, possess high attention to detail, and demonstrate
punctuality.
- They
must be persuasive, tough, and confident, adapt quickly to new
environments, and enjoy meeting new challenges.
- Previous
experience in data collection and survey administration is a plus, as the
job involves daily entering survey responses into a netbook.
To Apply:
- Interested
applicants must submit a CV, three references, a daytime phone number, and
a typing test certificate.
- Your
CV should include the languages in which you can communicate fluently, the
skills and strengths that you believe qualify you for the job, your scores
or grades, and details about relevant work experience.
- To
complete the typing test, go to http://www.goodtyping.com/test.php and
type the short text provided for you at the bottom of the page. The test
takes only a few minutes and you may retake it as many times as you
like.
- Once
you are satisfied with the results, enter your name, download the
certificate of completion, and attach it with your application.
- Do
not skip the test simply because you do not feel you are a fast typist, we
will consider applicants who attach a certificate with a low score over
those who provide no certificate at all.
Applications may be submitted in person at the IPA Nairobi office (Jonathan Court next to Coptic Hospital, Ngong Rd, Nairobi) from 9 AM to 5 PM, by e-mail to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, or by mail to PO Box 373, Busia, 50400. Applications must be received by 5 PM, Friday, November 9. - Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- If
you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD
OFFICER.”REF NO: UMIP-2012-10-01.
Disclaimer:
- The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
the work being performed by the Field Officer.
- 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 prior to
releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please
direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
