NGO Jobs in Kenya – APHRC (Over 100 Vacancies)

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy-relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub- Saharan Africa.

Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action to improve the lives of all Africans.
APHRC seeks to recruit a research assistant to support one of its projects.
Key Responsibilities
·         Conduct Desk Review
·         Mapping of Stakeholders for Key Interviews
Qualifications and Experience
·         Master’s degree in a social science discipline
·         Background in Health Promotion
·         Excellent written communication skills
·         Experience in the organization of field activities
·         Willingness to take initiative, multi-task, and to work collaboratively as part of a team
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contracts of three referees via email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com by close of business June 4, 2018.
Indicate on the email subject “Research Assistant”


Qualitative Data Collectors – Interviewers
Minimum Qualifications:
·         Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development and nutrition and related areas, from a recognized university;
·         Resident of Nyando sub-Country;
·         Fluency in English, Dholuo and Swahili;
·         Good communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills;
·         Proven experience in research work (quantitative and /or qualitative data collection, analysis and report writing);
·         Available for the orientation on tools in June 2018 and during the whole data collection period i.e. July 2018, July 2019 and July 2020.
Quantitative Field Interviewers
Minimum Qualifications:
·         Should have completed secondary education within the last 6 years and possess a minimum grade C+ in KCSE. (Diploma in ECD and Nutrition will be an added advantage)
·         Be familiar with and proficient in computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
·         MUST be a resident Nyando sub-Country. (Residents of Awasi/Onjiko are preferred);
·         Be fluent in English, Dholuo and Kiswahili.
·         Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.
·         Possess strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.

·         Have proven experience in research work (quantitative data collection, analysis and report writing).
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter together with a CV with contacts of three referees.
Indicate on the cover letter the area where you come from and currently live.
Applications should reach us by close of business on June 04, 2018.
Applications can be submitted via e-mail as attachment to cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Please indicate ‘FIELD INTERVIEWER ECD EVALUATION on the email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.


Vacancy: Quantitative Field Interviewers
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy-relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
The Health and Systems for Health Unit wishes to engage field staffs for a health gaps assessment survey to establish the feasibility for the setup of a social enterprise in Viwandani.
Duties and Responsibilities
·         Conduct interviews on all sampled respondents.
·         Complete, edit and submit all assigned interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor on a daily basis.
·         Keep updated records and databases of assigned work.
·         Regularly file reports on project activities.
·         Timely and accurate accounting of project finances.
·         Data collection progress report writing.
·         Timely reporting of project related issues for quick and effective trouble shooting
·         Attend and participate in all project related meetings.
·         Take care and keep inventory of all assigned project equipment.
Qualifications
·         Should have completed secondary education and possess a minimum grade C+ in KCSE.
·         Familiar with and proficient in computer applications.
·         Be a resident of Viwandani.
·         Proficient in English and Kiswahili (written and oral).
·         Excellent communication and interpersonal and report writing skills.
·         Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.
·         Experience in quantitative data collection and electronic data capture will be an added advantage.
·         Possess strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
·         Have proven experience in research work (quantitative and/or qualitative data collection analysis and report writing).
·         Experience in the use of electronic data capture system is an added advantage.
·         Experience using GPS data for mapping is also an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees indicating the area of residence, via email to applications@flexi-personnel.com, by close of business June 01, 2018.
Indicate on the cover letter and the email subject “LCHC Feasibility Survey_ Field Interviewer
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.