Busara Center for Behavioral
Economics
Vacant Position: Field Officer
We work with researchers,
practitioners, and policy-makers to conduct rigorous field and laboratory based
experimental studies in behavioral economics in developing countries and apply
research outcomes to real-world problems. We are headquartered in Nairobi,
Kenya with active project operations in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Vacant Position: Field Officer
Duty Station: Kisii
Busara Center for Behavioral
Economics is a research and advisory organization that pursues two twin
missions of advancing behavioral science and alleviating poverty.
Field Officers support both the
advisory and research arms of Busara by serving as the primary data collection
team, collecting qualitative, quantitative and administrative data.
Field Officers will be expected to be
able to understand a research instrument and be able to efficiently and
effectively collect data to address the core research question.
In addition, Field Officers are
expected to have first-hand knowledge of their project population and be able
to raise any potential challenges to data collection or data quality to
supervisors on Project or Project Operations teams.
Additionally, Field Officers should
have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Field Officers
report to Project Leads on project-based activities and to Project Operations
Managers for all other responsibilities.
Core Project Responsibilities:
Field Officers will work closely with
Projects and Operations teams to perform a variety of tasks including, but not
limited to:
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Assist and conduct field experiments
following a strict field protocol
·
Collect data to the highest degree in
accordance to the data collection protocols.
·
Maintain the confidentiality and
dignity of all project participants
·
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.
Core Organizational Responsibilities:
In addition to project
responsibilities, Field Officers also have the following organizational
responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning organization.
·
Communicate across organizational
teams to ensure a healthy and functioning organization.
·
Assist with internal initiatives
where necessary.
·
Serve on internal committees when
necessary
Key Requirements
·
At least have a Diploma or Degree in
any Social Sciences discipline
·
Has previous experience in data
collection activities i.e respondent
·
Recruitment/mobilization, respondent
interviewing.
·
Should be living in Kisii area,
preferably Ogembo area.
·
Ability to speak the local language
of Kisii
·
Good in both written and spoken English
and Swahili
·
Experience of using tablets
·
Willing to take up a short term
contract (2 weeks).
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your Cover
letter, CV and Diploma or Degree certificate to jobs@busaracenter.org and
ensure that the subject line of the e-mail reads: “FIELD OFFICER, KISII: REF
NO: KS-2018-04-03”.
Deadline: 7th April 2018
Only online applications shall be
considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.