Digitizing EMIS Mobile Photo: Using
Data for Accountability and Transparency in Schools in Kenya
Job Vacancy: Field Coordinator
Introduction:
Introduction:
The program builds on up on previous
EMIS trials done where mobile phones were used to collect EMIS data.
The trials are mainly aimed at
addressing the problem of electronic data capture and utilization. Electronic
data capture reduces errors, bias reporting and also the time it takes to do
data validation.
The research program will focus on
three main components; validation of data systems for capacity building and
data quality control, shadow paper EMIS questionnaires with two models of
electronic entry and validation applications (Mobile phones and tablets) and
test feedback systems and reporting tools for schools, districts and county
offices in Isiolo and Mombasa counties.
In order to test the effectiveness of
the ICT’s, we shall issue mobile phones to all Primary schools in Isiolo county
installed with the EMIS data collection tool (Mobenzi researcher), conduct
training and capacity building to all stakeholders and closely monitor
progress.
The field supervisor will be
responsible for overseeing all field activities.
Scope of work:
Field Coordinator will;
- Contact all Head teachers, Deputy head
teachers in all primary schools in Isiolo county and any other relevant
party and act as liaison between the them and the project manager.
- Train the county and sub county officers on
the functionality of the data collection tool (Mobenzi researcher), build
their capacity and act as a first responder to technical inquiries.
- Carry out monitoring and evaluation and report
back on best practices and lessons learned.
- Provide periodic reports and daily updates on
field activities.
- Carry out focus group discussions to get
feedback on stakeholder reactions towards the project.
- Train the head teacher and governing board
member on interpretation and use of the school report cards.
- Travel to all the primary schools within the
county whenever required.
- Maintain the interest, trust, and participation
of participating communities and schools.
- Carry out any other project related duties
assigned by the project manager.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree, preferably in Social
Science;
- Experience working with low-income
communities, preferably in a research role;
- Experience managing teams
- Demonstrated commitment to quality research;
- Ability to communicate fluently in English,
Swahili, and the local languages.
- Good computer skills, particularly in
Microsoft Word, with email, and the internet;
- Strong work ethic and proactive attitude in
pointing out challenges and asking questions
- Ability to collaborate with a team and also
work independently.
- Flexibility and ability to work in high stress
situations
- Located and familiar with Isiolo County.
- Must be available for the full duration of the
program.
Duration: August 2015 - March 2016
Preferably candidate to be an Isiolo resident
How to Apply
eMail your CV to Kenya_jobs@digitaldividedata.com
Preferably candidate to be an Isiolo resident
How to Apply
eMail your CV to Kenya_jobs@digitaldividedata.com