Closing date: June 14, 2021
Enumerator’s Recruitment
Location: Kisumu & Kisii Counties
Time frame: July – August 2021
About Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
The Madrasa Early Childhood Development Programme, Kenya (MECP-K), an affiliate of Aga Khan Foundation East Africa was established in 1986. MECP-K is implementing a project titled “***Scaling Up Affordable, Quality, and Contextually Relevant Pre-school Provision in Kenya**”* in 113 ECDE centres in Kisumu and Kisii counties.
MECP-K will be undertaking a comprehensive and participatory child assessment of girls and boys who have transitioned to primary schools. The study will involve the collection of data based on a series of exercises with children (aged between 5 and 6 years old) focusing on the following domains; receptive and expressive language, socio-emotional development, gross and fine motor skills, and cognitive function.MECP-K
is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for enumerator positions to
support in data collection for this study in Kisumu and Kisii counties.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend the entire sessions of the enumerators’
training as will be required.
- Collect data using child-friendly methodologies and
approaches with sampled girls and boys in select primary schools.**
- Accurately collect data using digital devices
(Tablets).**
- Review the collected data with the field supervisor
at end of every day before sending over to the server.
- Participate in process review meetings as will be
advised by the Study Supervisor during the data collection.
- Take utmost good care of the data collection tablet
and other assets that may be provided during this engagement, and return
the same at the end of the assignment **
- Uphold ethical standards and protocols during data
collection, and adhere to privacy and confidentiality procedures. **
Qualifications/Experience
A
successful candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and
experience:
- At least Diploma level training in social sciences
(preferably Education) or any related field from reputable institution.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection that
involved working with children.**
- Ability to travel to various ECDE centres within the
counties.**
- Experience using Android based tablets or
Smartphones (past use of mobile based data collection applications will be
an added advantage).**
- Ability to communicate effectively in Kiswahili and
English, and proficiency in local languages. Please note that part of the
training will be conducted in English and comfort in this language is
preferred.**
- Highly organized, capable of handling multiple priorities
and managing time effectively**
- Friendly personality in working with children**
Deliverables
The
key deliverables will include;
- Collection of data and uploading to the server
- Submit field notes on the process of data collection
including any important observations and challenges during data collection
- Handover the data collection tablet in good working
condition
Duration:
The data collection exercise is intended to take a maximum of 12 working days (9th to 24th August
2021) in Kisii and Kisumu counties.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates
should submit a copy of resume and cover letter which outlines your contact
details, previous experience and studies involved in and confirmation of your
availability between July and August 2021.
Applications should be
submitted via the following link. www.akdn.org/careers not later than June
14th, 2021.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“MECP-K is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to
Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
*Successful applicants will be required to adhere to these
commitments and sign a child protection agreement.