Job Vacancy: M-Lab Field Coordinator – Education
About the M-Lab: The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to
micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct
surveys.
Simply, this is where we test systems
and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail.
The Lab designs tests, trains
participants and conducts quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Currently we have around 20 different tests ideas for a number of different
partners.
We would like to apply the use of the mobile wallet as a payment system on other sectors such as agriculture and education.
For this purpose we are currently
looking for a highly motivated and pro-active individual with experience in the
educational sector and more specifically in the carrying out of donor, private
or government sponsored educational projects.
M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Purpose: Reporting to the Lab Team Leader and Lab Manager, the Lab Field Coordinator is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Lab Tests in the area of education.
M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Purpose: Reporting to the Lab Team Leader and Lab Manager, the Lab Field Coordinator is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Lab Tests in the area of education.
Primarily we would like to integrate
mobile wallet use in the education sector. A concern for instance is how the
mobile wallet can be used to connect donor aid with schools, or for example how
it can be used for children with special needs that require specialized equipment
to enable them to learn in schools.
M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Duties:
- Conceptualize new test models involving the
mobile wallet and quality education.
- Recruitment and training field agents and any
other identified stakeholder so as to implement the proposed model.
- Work with the Lab Team leader in determining
research budgets and schedules.
- Support with the development of research and
data-collection instruments by carrying out pilots.
- Receive, resolve and/or revert complaints from
the various actors to the Lab Manager and Team Leader.
- Pro-actively detect problems and opportunities
and find solutions to different issues related to the lab projects and
maintain documentation for reference purposes. In addition, track test
progress and correct any deviations and delays.
- Identify partners who Dodore can engage with
so as to scale up the projects.
- Approach actors in the education sector i.e.
donors, NGOs, Government and market the proposed models for scalability.
- Make logistic arrangements in carrying out of
internal and external Lab meetings.
- Assist in other tasks that may be assigned by
the M-Lab Manager or Team Leader.
Requirements:
- Recently obtained or about to complete a
Master’s degree in a Social Science / Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in
a Social Science degree with 3 years of work experience.
- At least one year of demonstrated experience
in designing, and implementing research projects, preferably educational
projects.
- Proven experience in supervising teams on the
ground, both motivating and mentoring as well as monitoring.
- Proven experience in writing of concepts and
reports.
- Ability to carry out data entry and analysis
using SPSS and excel will be an added advantage
- Pro-active attitude and be able to think
outside of the box.
- An active network in the educational sector
(educational institutions, donors, NGOs, government) is considered an
advantage.
- Willingness to work in informal settlements
and occasional travel to (rural) areas in other parts of the country.
- Kenyan Nationals only.
Gross Salary: 50,000- 70,000 Ksh/month
This gross salary is dependent on
one’s level of expertise.
The gross salary is subject to
statutory deductions i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF)
Intended Starting date: 22nd February 2016
Application Process:
In order to apply for this job strictly send your cover letter and CV as one file to recruitment@dodore.org i.e. convert both cover letter and CV to PDF and merge to one PDF file.
Intended Starting date: 22nd February 2016
Application Process:
In order to apply for this job strictly send your cover letter and CV as one file to recruitment@dodore.org i.e. convert both cover letter and CV to PDF and merge to one PDF file.
The detailed CV should have referees
who can be contacted to attest on the applicant’s suitability for the position
Cover letter should be customized to this position
Strictly mention your name and ‘Application Field Coordinator – Education’ in the subject of your email.
Incomplete applications and applications beyond the deadline will not be accepted.
Deadline for Applications: Friday 5th February.
For more information: www.dodore.co.ke
