Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
Job Title: Field
Officer
Start Date: Open
Location: Bungoma
Eligibility: Open to
Kenyan Citizens Residing in Bungoma
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a research organization that seeks to
improve the understanding of how people living in poverty make decisions and to
leverage that knowledge to produce better social outcomes.
It enables researchers to conduct rigorous
laboratory-based studies in behavioural economics in a developing country and
applying the outcomes of research to real-world problems.
General Field Officer Duties
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Administer
surveys appropriately
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Facilitating
individual and group-based exercises
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Organizing
data collected from the field.
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Ensure
data integrity is maintained at all times and minimize errors in data
collection
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On
non-field days: conscientious performance of office work (such as matching IDs,
translation of work, photocopying, etc.)
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Completion
of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner.
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Providing
daily reports to supervisor
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Ability
to build rapport with respondents
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Coordinating
with team members on field activities
Key Requirements:
Required
Required
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Excellent
oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
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Basic
computer knowledge and skills (mandatory)
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Excellent
communication, individual and group-based exercise facilitation, and
interpersonal skills
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Ability
to recognize when questions are difficult or unclear to subjects
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Applicants
with fluency in Luo and Luhya Languages are highly encouraged to apply
Desired
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Bachelors’
degree or college diploma in social sciences, economic, development studies
and/or business administration
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Past
experience in qualitative data collection and/or counselling- show proof of
this in application
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Experience
using computer assisted interviewing or ODK is a plus
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Have
the following qualities: are diligent and organized, have a positive attitude,
are active and respectful listeners and have strong interpersonal skills
Duration: Successful
candidates will be hired for a duration of about 2 weeks-1 month.
How to Apply
How to Apply