Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Job Vacancy: Data
Field Manager - Evaluation of Low Cost Schools Project
Reporting To: Research Associate
Reporting To: Research Associate
Start Date: 16th October,
2017
Duration: 2 Months
Deadline to Apply: 8th October,
2017
Eligibility: Position open to
local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: 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.
About the Project: Evaluation of
Low Cost Schools project will compare learning outcomes in low cost private
schools relative to other available options in the vicinity.
There is tremendous growth and innovation
in the low cost private school market and this project aims to use a randomized
controlled trial to better understand the effectiveness of such schools
relative to public school options.
The Principal Investigators for this
project are Anthony Keats (Wesleyan University), Michael Kremer (Harvard University)
Isaac Mbiti (University of Virginia) and Owen Ozier (World Bank).
About the Position: The Data Field
Manager under the general supervision of the Research Associate and within the
limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures,
coordinates the facilitation of field and office activities and functions
within IPAK.
Below is a list of some of the general
duties and responsibilities of the Data Field Manager, to be carried out as
needed according to the determination of the Research Associate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Based
in Nairobi, the Data Field Manager’s main roles will be data management and
data quality control for the project’s endline data collection activities that
will be ongoing countrywide.
·
Data
flow management including downloading and organizing incoming field data
collected through computer assisted surveying.
·
Support
in data cleaning of data including high frequency checks mostly using STATA
program.
·
Overseeing
the scanning and digitization of large quantities of paper-based assessments
and answer sheets ensuring data quality using data checks.
·
Consistent
communication with field-based managers to provide general technical guidance
and troubleshoot technical data challenges
·
Supervise
and work closely with Associate Field Manager who will be supervising the phone
call and test booking teams from the Nairobi office as well as the scanning
team based in Busia.
·
Work
closely with other Field Managers and Associate Field Managers on data cleaning
as well coordinating back-checks.
·
Participating
in general procurement and logistics for the project and liaising with the
operations department as necessary
·
Financial
management which includes working with IPAK financial staff to keep detailed
accounts of all project activities and to monitor project expenses.
·
Assisting
the RA in planning field activities and ensuring the activities are executed
within planned timelines and updating the RA on the general progress of project
activities.
·
Public
relations which includes building and maintaining relationships with county
administrators and community officials as well as representing the project and
IPA-K at conferences and stakeholder meetings in coordination with the RA.
Qualifications and Experience:
·
University
degree in Statistics, Economics, M&E or equivalent qualifications.
·
At
least two years of data management experience with good skills in design of
questionnaires and data cleaning processes.
·
Extensive
experience designing and implementing data collection tools and managing teams
of enumerators is required.
·
Advanced
use of STATA and Survey CTO questionnaire programming.
·
Well
organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
simultaneously with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently and as a
part of the team with good interpersonal skills.
·
Excellent
Oral and written communication in English and Swahili.
·
Flexibility
in travelling and work assignments.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Jobs: Field Officers –
Evaluation of Low Cost Schools Project
(Multiple
Positions)
Reporting To: Associate Field Manager
Reporting To: Associate Field Manager
Start
Date: 2nd November, 2017
Location: Countrywide
Duration: 1 Month
Deadline
to Apply: 15th October, 2017
Eligibility: Position Open to Local Kenyan Hires Only
About
Innovations for Poverty Action: 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.
About
the Project: Evaluation of Low Cost Schools
Project will compare learning outcomes in low cost private schools relative to
other available options in the vicinity.
There
is tremendous growth and innovation in the low cost private school market and
this project aims to use a randomized controlled trial to better understand the
effectiveness of such schools relative to public school options.
The
Principal Investigators for this project are Anthony Keats (Wesleyan
University), Michael Kremer (Harvard University) Isaac Mbiti (University of
Virginia) and Owen Ozier (World Bank).
About
the Position: The Field Officer, under the
supervision of the Associate Field Manager and Senior Field Officer, will be
primarily responsible for data collection on pupil surveys, parent surveys and
pupil assessment at test centers or respondents’ homes.
The
Field Offices will also be involved in undertaking phone surveys.
The
Field Officer will also be expected to assist with office tasks such including
translations and data entry.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Conducting pupil surveys, parent
surveys and pupil assessment to parents/caregivers and sample pupils ensuring
high data quality.
·
Data collection preparation work,
including translations, pretesting, and piloting.
·
Diligent completion of checklists and
other means of monitoring data.
·
Data entry tasks as assigned by the
Project Management.
·
Proper use and maintenance of project
equipment (phones, GPS machines, headphones, etc.)
·
Prompt arrival at work and completion
of scheduled activities each day
·
Successfully working in a team and avoiding/minimizing
conflicts with the rest of the team members
·
Participating in staff trainings and
making efforts to improve one’s capacity
·
Positive, hard-work attitude, with
the aim of individually and helping the team complete the work
Qualifications
and Experience
Required:
·
Diploma in relevant field (social
sciences, development studies, early childhood education, or community
development)
·
Excellent oral and written
communication in both English, Kiswahili
·
Excellent management and
organizational skills
·
Computer literate
Preferred:
·
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
(social sciences, development studies, early childhood education, or community
development)
·
Experience working with children and
mothers or early childhood development projects
·
Prior experience in data collection
and survey administration, preferably using CAI (SurveyCTO)
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Jobs: Senior Field Officers – Evaluation of Low Cost Schools Project
(Multiple
Positions)
Reporting
To: Associate Field Manager
Start
Date: 2nd November, 2017
Location: Countrywide
Duration: 1 Month
Deadline
to Apply: 15th October, 2017
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About
Innovations for Poverty Action: 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.
About
the Project: Evaluation of Low Cost Schools
Project will compare learning outcomes in low cost private schools relative to
other available options in the vicinity.
There
is tremendous growth and innovation in the low cost private school market and
this project aims to use a randomized controlled trial to better understand the
effectiveness of such schools relative to public school options.
The
Principal Investigators for this project are Anthony Keats (Wesleyan
University), Michael Kremer (Harvard University) Isaac Mbiti (University of
Virginia) and Owen Ozier (World Bank).
About
the Position: Reporting to the Associate Field
Manager, the Senior Field Officer will assist in data collection and
supervision of FOs.
The
Senior Field Officer will work closely with fellow Senior Field Officers, Field
Officers and with the management team.
He/she
will spend approximately 95% of his/her time in the field.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
·
Timely collection of quality data by
conducting surveys, interviews and other scheduled activities and by rigorously
following the study protocol with minimal supervision
·
Do frequent and random spot checking
in the field to monitor Field Officers, allocation of duties and provide daily
field updates and feedback to the AFM
·
Assist in completing back check
surveys
·
Ensure data integrity is maintained
and minimize errors in data collection and transmission
·
Help project management in planning
of field activities and schedules as necessary requirements for every visit
·
Help in timely documentation of field
scenarios and relaying the same to the project management for necessary action
·
Assist AFMs supervise a team of 5-7
field officers in the office/field, manage their work, and ensure that they are
all following IPA survey protocols –not sure about this
·
Managing data collection
tablets/netbooks, charging, passwords and custody
·
Supervise allocation of respondent
gifts to field offices and ensure accountability
·
Verify that field officers have
interviewed the right respondent
·
Uploading all data collected by
various groups to the server
·
Promptly respond to communication
from the AFM or other IPA staff
·
Perform other duties related to the
project that may be assigned to him/her
Qualifications
and Experience
·
College diploma or university degree
in Social Sciences, Education, Economics, Statistics, Business or equivalent
qualifications
·
At least 1 year of data collection
experience for bachelor holders and at least 2 years data collection experience
for diploma holders.
·
Prior experience managing a team,
planning field activities and preparing field reports.
·
Previous experience working with
caregivers and children with the ability to handle and speak with people from
diverse cultural back grounds.
·
Excellent Oral and written
communication in English and Swahili.
·
Ability to handle and speak with
people from diverse cultural back grounds
·
Ability to work independently and as
a part of the team
·
Experience with data collection using
both paper surveys and CAI.
·
Ability to be flexible and
comfortable interviewing both illiterate and high cadre individuals while
maintaining professionalism.
·
Basic computing knowledge and skills
– Mandatory.
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of the work being performed by the Senior Field
Officer- Evaluation of Low Cost Schools 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.