African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC)
Vacancies: Quantitative Field Interviewers for a Research Project
Vacancies: Quantitative Field Interviewers for a Research Project
African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) is a
non-governmental international organization based in Nairobi, committed to
conducting high quality and policy-relevant research on population, education
and health issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
In partnership with Data Measurement and Evaluation unit, APHRC
will conduct a survey to collect outcome monitoring data on Orphan and
Vulnerable Children in 13 counties of Kenya’s western region.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be in charge of the following
activities:
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Participate in the training of fieldworkers and pilot survey;
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Conduct interviews in all selected households and respondents;
·
Complete, edit and submit all assigned interviews for
cross-checking and verification by the Supervisor;
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Keep updated records and databases of assigned work;
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Safeguard all assigned project equipment;
·
Timely report all project related issues to the Supervisor for
quick and effective troubleshooting;
·
Other related activities, assigned by the supervisor and project
manager.
Minimum Requirements
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Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
certificate, with a minimum grade of C+;
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Good knowledge of the study areas (Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay,
Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Bomet, Kericho, and
Narok). Residence in one of these counties is preferable;
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Proven experience in household survey and experience with data
collection pertaining to children and vulnerable populations;
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A minimum of two years’ experience as an interviewer in similar
surveys;
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Familiarity and proficiency in using tablets and/electronic
gadgets for quantitative data collection;
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Ability to be away from home for several weeks;
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Possess strong interpersonal, team work, communication (written
and oral);
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Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and at least one of the local
languages (e.g. Luo, Luhya, Kipsigis, Kisii, Maasai);
·
Availability to work full time on the project during the period
September to November 2018;
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Willing to work outside normal business hours.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application
letter and CV with contacts of three referees, via email to
cvs@flexi-personnel.com, by close of business 7th September 2018.
Indicate on the cover letter and the email subject “Quantitative
field interviewer: OVC 2-project”.
In the application letter, indicate the County, Sub-county and
Village you reside in.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS
DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
(APHRC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
protection of children.
