Busara Center
for Behavioral Economics
Aspirations
Project
Job Title: Field Officer
Job Title: Field Officer
Deadline to
Apply: 8th September 2015
Location: Rongo
Eligibility: Open to local Kenyan hires
only, preferably from Migori County
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a research organization that seeks to improve the understanding of how people living in poverty make decisions and to leverage that knowledge to produce better social outcomes.
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a research organization that seeks to improve the understanding of how people living in poverty make decisions and to leverage that knowledge to produce better social outcomes.
It enables
researchers to conduct rigorous laboratory-based studies in behavioral
economics in a developing country and applying the outcomes of research to
real-world problems.
About the
project: This is a study that seeks to identify the effect
of combination of psychological interventions alongside financial interventions
to alleviate poverty.
The
psychological intervention is set to boost poor people’s sense of self-efficacy
and alter their understanding of their opportunities, encouraging poor people
to set and pursue their own goals without directing their choices.
This study
will examine if such interventions can enhance the already-known benefits of
cash transfers.
Key
Requirements:
Required
Required
- Excellent oral and
written communication skills in Dhuluo (must), English and Kiswahili
- Basic computer
knowledge and skills (mandatory)
- Excellent
communication, individual and group-based exercise facilitation, and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to recognize
when questions are difficult or unclear to subjects
- Excellent note taking
ability during interviews
- Experience in
conducting qualitative research is a plus
- Comfortable with
conducting interviews with Luo respondents and facilitating empowerment
exercises
Desired
- Bachelors’ degree or
college diploma in social sciences, economic, development studies and/or
business administration
- Past experience in
qualitative data collection and/or counselling- show proof of this in application
- Experience using
computer assisted interviewing or ODK is a plus
- Have the following
qualities: are diligent and organized, have the ability to motivate and
counsel others, have a positive attitude, are active and respectful
listeners, have strong interpersonal skills, and have passion for
community-based social work
General Field
Officer Duties
- Administer surveys
appropriately
- Facilitating
individual and group-based exercises
- Providing daily
reports to supervisor
- Coordinating with team
members on field activities
Duration: Successful candidates shall
be hired for a duration of 3 months.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that the subject line reads: “Field Officer: REF NO: BU-2015-08-21”.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that the subject line reads: “Field Officer: REF NO: BU-2015-08-21”.
Only online
applications shall be considered.
