Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Benefits Project
Position: Data Entry Consultant
Location: Bungoma and Kakamega, Western Kenya
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action
(IPA): seeks qualified applicants for the
position of a Data Entry Consultant for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
(WASH) Benefits Project.
Wash Benefits is a 5 year project
that is evaluating the combined impacts of water, hygiene, sanitation and
nutrition interventions on the health of young children in Western Kenya.
The Project is currently on its final
year focuses on evaluating the health benefits of sanitation, hygiene,
household water treatment and nutrition, using a large-scale, randomized
evaluation that is taking place in Western province.
We are currently seeking two Data
Entry Consultants to provide data entry services to IPAK for WASH Benefit
surveys and forms.
Overview: The Data Entry Consultants will be based in the Western region of Kenya, in either Bungoma or Kakamega County.
He/she will work closely with the
WASH Benefits Data Collection and Data Management teams.
The Consultant will be expected to
enter different types of survey and the pay will be determined by the number
and type of surveys entered.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
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Data entry
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Data reconciliation
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Data storage
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Data inventory
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Completion of scheduled activities
each day in a timely manner.
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Maintaining high standard of
professional integrity in all activities.
Qualifications:
Required
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Post-high school training
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Experience entering data
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and CS
Pro
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Fluent in Swahili and English, Luhya
speaking will be an added advantage
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Excellent oral and written
communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team
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Well organized, detail-oriented, able
to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
·
Experience with position
responsibilities listed above
How to Apply
Please send by email a cover letter
and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email
address.
Your CV should include your scores or
grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any
relevant work experience.
Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
Please ensure that the subject line
reads: “Data Entry Consultant” REF NO. Wash Benefits- 2015-09-03”.
Position: Office Assistant
Start Date: 1st October 2015
Start Date: 1st October 2015
Location: Siaya
Eligibility: Position open to local hires 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.
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 - we design and evaluate 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.
Job Purpose: To work with the Field Managers and Administrative Assistant in ensuring that the Siaya Office operates smoothly.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
General office tasks:
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Opening the office in the morning
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Coordinating and ensuring office
cleanliness at all times
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Prepare tea for the office
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Ensuring that drinking water is
available at the office at all times
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Be present at the reception when
necessary, receive guests at the office
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Conduct security checks each morning
when opening the office and give a report
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Offer messenger services when
required, including post office visits
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Responsible for reporting any
breakages or damages in the office that require fixing, and ensuring that this
has been fixed within reasonable time.
Procurement:
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Ordering and shopping for office
supplies for the office, including cleaning items, tea supplies and others,
through process maker
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Maintains supplies by checking stock
to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and
expediting orders and stocking items
·
Actively involved in accurate
supplies project reallocations on a monthly basis
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Ordering Supplies for the projects
Other Office Tasks:
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Assisting in facilitating events and training
logistics
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Printing, Binding and laminating
documents
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Any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor.
Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills:
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Basic computer knowledge and able to
use Microsoft office and excel
Core Competencies:
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Results oriented person
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Proven organizational and problem
solving skills
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Team player
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Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic
environment in the organization.
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Ability to work under pressure
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Honest and reliable
Language:
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Fluency in spoken and written English
and Kiswahili
Education:
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Certificate/ Diploma in any related
field
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, CV, 3
references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.
Your CV should include your scores or
grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any
relevant work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,if you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “OFFICE ASSISTANT REF NO: GE EFFECTS-2015-09-01”.
Position: Research Associate
Location: Busia or Siaya (to be communicated during
interviews)
Start Date: November 2015
Eligibility: Position open to local hires
About Innovations for Poverty Action: is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
About Innovations for Poverty Action: 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: The Rural Electric Power Project (REPP) is a
research project based at UC Berkeley to study the impacts of electrification
for “under grid” households and businesses in Western Kenya. Over the past two
years, we have laid the foundation for a randomized evaluation of electricity
access.
Over the next year, we will develop a
comprehensive endline survey instrument and administer a follow-up survey round
involving up to 4,000 households, as well as neighboring businesses.
Our academic objective is to study
issues relating to energy poverty. Therefore, the specifics of our plans may
evolve as new opportunities and ideas arise.
The Research Associate will gain
first-hand field experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge
development research.
The position will be located in Busia
or Siaya town, Western Kenya.
Principal investigators are
Professors Edward Miguel (UC Berkeley), Catherine Wolfram (UC Berkeley), and
Ken Lee, a graduate student at UC Berkeley.
The RA will be responsible for
managing a field staff of 10 to 20 Kenyan nationals.
Responsibilities:
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Implementation of the research plan;
·
Refining study protocols;
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Designing programming, and piloting
existing and future surveys using Survey CTO (a platform built on Open Data
Kit)
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Quality control, data cleaning and
analysis;
·
Tracking expenditures and preparing
financial reports
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Drafting grant summaries and reports;
·
Building and maintaining
relationships with key local partners,
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Coordinating a weekly call with the
UC Berkeley team, among others.
Required Qualifications and
Characteristics
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Bachelor's degree in economics,
social sciences, public policy, or a related field
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Strong desire to pursue a PhD in
development economics or a related field
·
Strong organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
·
Excellent attention to detail
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Flexible, self-motivating, and able
to solve unexpected problems
·
Strong quantitative and data analysis
skills
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English
·
Strong track record of delivering
results
Desired Qualifications and
Characteristics
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Fluent in (or desire to learn)
Swahili
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Experience living in rural Kenya or
similar environment
·
Working knowledge of STATA (strongly
preferred) or other data analysis software
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Familiarity with randomized
controlled trials
·
Demonstrated experience leading and
managing a team
How to Apply:
In a single PDF, please attach your
resume and a brief cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interest in
the position.
Your CV should include your scores or
grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any
relevant work experience.
In addition to the above application procedure applications must be submitted only by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
Please ensure that the subject line
reads: “RESEARCH ASSOCIATE.” REF NO: REPP-2015-09-01.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early,
as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
Deadline to Apply: 5th October 2015
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe
the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Research
Associate. 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.