Field Research Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

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Program Coordinators (Field Research Coordinators)
Based in Turkana and Samburu

Job Summary: The USAID Nutrition in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Within Integrated Resilient Institutions (NAWIRI) program is working to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).
Under NAWIRI, the Field Research Coordinator will plan and supervise the logistics of research and learning field work and supervise data collection teams for the NAWIRI project.
Within the assigned area of responsibility, the Field Research Coordinator implements the research and learning agenda, coordinates qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts, and ensures effective coordination with local stakeholders.

The Field Research Coordinator will be the first line of quality control for data.
The Field Research Coordinator will identify and escalate needs, gaps and issues to RTI leadership and coordinate and prioritize multiple competing demands.
The Field Research Coordinator will support efforts to assure quality research that results in effective programming, in coordination with Research and Design Lead and Manager.
There will be two Field Research Coordinators: one based in Turkana county and one based in Samburu county.
Application process
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The application deadline is May 8, 2020.
Please indicate the location you have interest to work in the cover letter.
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