Field Officers Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
 
Job Title: Field Officer
 
Deadline to Apply: 17th November, 2017
 
Start Date: 21st November, 2017
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Eligibility: Open to Kenyan/Somali Citizens Residing in Nairobi – Eastleigh.
 
Busara Center for Behavioural 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.

Key Requirements:
 
Required
·                     Qualitative, quantitative, and research skills.
·                     Experience working in large scale research and data collection projects in Kenya.
·                     Excellent management and organizational skills.
·                     Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
·                     Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
·                     Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of Swahili and Somalia.
·                     Ability to timely report on project activities.
·                     High level of ethics and commitment to human subject protection in research.
·                     Able to work during the weekend.
·                     Currently living in East Leigh or its environs.
Desired
·                     Bachelors’ degree or college diploma in social sciences, economic, development studies and/or business administration
·                     Past experience in qualitative data collection.
·                     Experience using computer assisted interviewing or ODK is a plus
·                     Have the following qualities: are diligent and organized, have a positive attitude, are active and respectful listeners and have strong interpersonal skills
General Field Officer Duties
·                     Administer telephone surveys appropriately
·                     Coordinating with team members on lab-based activities.
·                     Collect data to the highest degree in accordance to the data collection protocols.
·                     Maintain the confidentiality and dignity of all project participants and address and escalate any issues of human subject’s violations.
·                     Translations and back-translations
·                     Assist with lab sessions
·                     Timely completion of work assigned.
·                     Provide detailed notes on data collection activities, promptly raising issues and concerns to Senior Field Officers and Project Leads.
·                     Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.
Duration: Successful candidates will be hired for a duration of about 1 month renewable. 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter tojobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that the subject line reads: “FO REF NO: BUS-2017-11-07.
 
Deadline to Apply: 17th November, 2017