Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Field Office Kenya
Vacant Positions: Senior Field Officers (2 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 policydecisions 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 Senior Field Officer under the general
supervision of the Field Manager and within the limits of Innovations for
Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures coordinates the facilitation of
field activities and functions within IPAK.
Below is a list of some of the
general duties and responsibilities of the Senior Field Officer, to be carried
out as needed according to the determination of the Field Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in bench testing and piloting of the survey tool on
SurveyCTO to ensure it is up to standard.
- Data collection management which includes leading a team
conducting phone surveys and provide feedback on Survey CTO programming,
assist in survey translations, overseeing, monitoring and conducting data
collection.
- Work closely with the RA/FM to ensure that all work schedules
are received by the enumerators every morning before any activities begin.
- Ensure all teams have sufficient work for the day based on
the work schedules and make changes/adapt if necessary.
- Ensure that all the teams have all necessary material/tools
required for data collection. This must be made available on time.
- Attending intensive training. Assist regulating the project
staff training.
- Assist in preparing the training materials for the field
teams.
- Lead a team of FOs during pilot practice and provide feedback
on questionnaire and Survey CTO programming.
- Ensure completion of scheduled activities each day in a
timely manner including updating reports of work accomplished and call
backs.
- Organizing data collected by enumerators, providing feedback
on day-to-day operations and survey instruments.
- Conduct back-checks and enforce feedback from HFCs that will
inform data quality and monitor improvements.
- Operations management which includes tracking and updating
inventory of all project items, participating in general procurement and
logistics for the project and liaising with the operations department for
necessary action.
- Human resource management which include: supervision,
monitoring and evaluation of FOs.
- Develop and discuss a supervision plan with the project
management.
- Monitor staff attendance and updating attendance records
including leave and to enforce all human resource policies and procedures
in coordination with IPAK’s Human Resource Manager and the Research
Associate.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Field Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Diploma in social sciences or related field;
university degree is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in
implementing data collection; Prior experience in SurveyCTO is desirable.
- Advanced computing knowledge and skills – Mandatory.
- High level of understanding and integrity.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication in English, Swahili
and Kikuyu.
- Excellent management 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 Senior 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.
