Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Field Office Kenya
Vacant Positions: Field Officers (12 Positions)
Reporting To: Field Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ndaragwa
Duration: 3 Months
Deadline: 6th June 2023
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective
solutions to global poverty problems.
In close partnership with
decision makers -- the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors
working with the poor around the world -- IPA designs and evaluates potential
solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous
evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers
to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Project: Expanding household and business access to
finance is a central topic in development economics. We will evaluate financing
contracts which may lead to both high demand and successful completion of
contracts. We focus on loans where the asset being financed is used as
collateral.
These New Asset-Collateralized
Loans (NACLs), such as mortgages and car loans are uncommon in the developing
world.
Our study will explore the
mechanisms by which NACLs encourage take-up and repayment, so that better
policy decisions can be made regarding programs to expand their use.
It will compare NACLs both to
standard collateralized loans (SACLs, where the collateral is an existing asset
already owned by the borrower) and to layaway savings plans and a hybrid
layaway-loan plan.
The objective of this project
is to understand whether and why new asset-collateralized loans—loans where the
very asset being purchased is used as collateral— increase loan take-up while
controlling default.
About the position: The Field Officer under the general
supervision of the Field Manager within the limits of Innovations for Poverty
Action-Kenya policies and procedures will primarily be responsible for
collection of high-quality in the field.
Below is a list of some of the
general duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer, to be carried out as
needed according to the determination of the Field Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating in staff training and making efforts to improve
on one’s capacity.
- Data collection which includes conducting in-person with
randomly selected respondents and providing feedback on Survey CTO
programming, assisting in survey translations if needed.
- When not conducting interviews: conscientious performance of
other duties (interview debriefing, daily update reports, following up on
scheduled appointments, etc.)
- Completion of set target interviews each day in a timely
manner.
- Ensure respondents feel comfortable and safe, and that their
confidentiality is protected.
- Ensure data integrity is always maintained and strict
adherence to the data quality protocols.
- Networking with the different components of the project and
reporting appropriately.
- Ensure that the different interventions and incentives are
delivered to the respondents.
- Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Diploma in social sciences or related field;
university degree is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in
conducting quantitative data collection; Prior experience conducting phone
surveys is desirable.
- Basic computing knowledge and skills – Mandatory.
- Ability to work in a team.
- High level of understanding and integrity.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication in English, Swahili
and Kikuyu.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Locals are encouraged to apply.
IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion (DEI)
As an organization, IPA is
dedicated to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations
through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our
staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities
we work with.
As such, IPA is committed to
hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs,
experiences, and perspectives.
We know that this makes our
work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with
and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to
apply.
LEARN MORE about
IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
How to Apply
Apply online HERE.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to
apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer. The
statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties,
tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet
organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any
form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the
information listed above with IPA.