Kimetrica Limited
Job Vacancies: Qualitative Survey Supervisor
About Kimetrica: Kimetrica Limited is a Social
Enterprise with a global reach focused on providing policy makers with the
tools and skills they need to do their job well. Kimetrica’s core capabilities
are in the provision of Advisory, Research, Software and Training Services for
non-profit project management.
Job Vacancies: Qualitative Survey Supervisor
8 Positions
Assignment Duration: 2 Weeks (From Mid September, 2018)
Based in Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, Tana
River, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Isiolo
Our focus areas are Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Kimetrica provides
services globally, and has offices in Kenya, Ethiopia and the United States of
America.
Kimetrica will be conducting an
Impact Evaluation for USAID’s Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth
(PREG) that have brought together humanitarian and development partners to
build resilience among the vulnerable pastoralist communities in the arid and
semi-arid lands (ASAL) region, situated primarily in Northern Kenya.
For this, Kimetrica is recruiting 8
motivated and proactive individuals as Qualitative
Survey Supervisors for this project.
This will be a short-term assignment.
Position Summary: The Qualitative Survey Supervisor
will oversee the implementation of large household surveys in Kenya and Africa.
He/She will ensure that the survey enumeration targets are met or exceeded, and
quality standards are rigorously enforced, within the budget and time
constraints.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Travel to the study areas/ sites selected for the qualitative
study in any of the nine counties of Kenya (Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera,
Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir).
2. Lead the selection of study participants (based on the set
rules) by liaising with respective local authorities.
3. Closely work with the Kimetrica/ Tango team leaders to
facilitate conducive environment for the qualitative interviewers.
4. Conduct Indepth Interviews and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
5. Submit cleaned versions of the Indepth Interviews and Key
Informant Interviews (KIIs)
6. Review and refine the reports of qualitative interviewers and
submit to the team leader.
7. Attend a three days training to be provided by the subject
matter specialists
Key Requirements
Education
Preferred: Master’s Degree or PHD in
the Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health or any other
relevant field.
Prior Work Experience:
Minimum 5-years implementing
qualitative surveys
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·
Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing in English, Kiswahili and local language in Baringo,
Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
·
Strong analytical skills
·
Proven track record in training and
capacity development
·
Strong communication skills, both
verbal and written
·
Demonstrated leadership, versatility,
and integrity
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
·
Ability to monitor, gather and
evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
·
Some experience with qualitative data
management software and mobile‐based applications would be preferred but is not required.
To apply, please send cover letter
and CV to jobs@kimetrica.com. Please put in the subject line of your e-mail: “Qualitative Survey Supervisor”.
We will only contact eligible
candidates to further discuss their availability.
Closing date: 21 August 2018
Vacancies: Qualitative Research Interviewers
16 Positions
Assignment
Duration: 2 Weeks (From Mid September, 2018)
Based
in Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, Tana
River, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Isiolo
About
Kimetrica: Kimetrica Limited is a Social
Enterprise with a global reach focused on providing policy makers with the
tools and skills they need to do their job well. Kimetrica’s core capabilities
are in the provision of Advisory, Research, Software and Training Services for
non-profit project management.
Our focus areas are Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Kimetrica provides
services globally, and has offices in Kenya, Ethiopia and the United States of
America.
Kimetrica will be conducting an
Impact Evaluation for USAID’s Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth
(PREG) that have brought together humanitarian and development partners to
build resilience among the vulnerable pastoralist communities in the arid and
semi-arid lands (ASAL) region, situated primarily in Northern Kenya.
For this, Kimetrica is recruiting 16
motivated and proactive individuals as Qualitative
Research Interviewers for this project.
This will be a short-term assignment.
Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Travel to the study areas/ sites
selected for the qualitative study in any of the nine counties of Kenya
(Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and
Wajir).
·
Participate in the selection of study
participants (based on the set rules) in collaboration with Qualitative
Supervisor and the Team Leader.
·
Conduct FGDs, Indepth Interviews and
Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
·
Transcribe qualitative interviews
·
Write a detailed report for the FGDs,
Indepth Interviews and KIs using notes and interview transcriptions.
·
Extract summary reports from the
detailed one
·
Conduct similar activities
·
Attend a three days training to be
provided by the subject matter specialists
Key
Requirements
Education
Preferred: Bachelors, master’s or
Advanced Degree in the Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health
or any other relevant field.
Prior Work
Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in
conducting qualitative interviews.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
·
Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing in English, Kiswahili and local language in Baringo,
Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
·
Ability to translate local languages
and Kiswahili into written English proficiently
·
Ability to multi‐task, problem
solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.
·
Ability to follow‐up on tasks
and follow through on deadlines are critical skills in this position
·
Open‐minded and willing to learn new
skills and approaches to research
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and CV
to jobs@kimetrica.com.
Please put in the subject line of
your e-mail: “Qualitative Research Survey Interviewer”.
We will only contact eligible
candidates to further discuss their availability.
Closing date: 21 August 2018