Closing date: September 15, 2021
For more than a decade, Forcier Consulting has served as the premier resource for high quality research in the world’s most challenging environments. We provide locally-based research, evaluation, and learning services to international donors, UN agencies, and NGOs reflecting the nuances and complexities of humanitarian and development work. We have performed more than 790 contracts in 41 countries, setting the standard for excellence in consulting in non-permissive environments.
Job Description
This position is open to Kenyan nationals only, with absolutely no
exceptions. You will be asked to verify your nationality as part of the
interview process. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Fieldwork
Coordinator works directly with the Project Manager to
organize, oversee, manage, and quality control fieldwork activities which may
include both qualitative and quantitative data collection. The Fieldwork Coordinator
is expected to:
- Review and
comment on the scope of work for the project and identify potential
challenges in fieldwork.
- Collaborate
with other team members to arrange and oversee logistics including
flights, car hire, accommodation, training venues, etc.
- Assist in
making payments for fieldwork expenses and maintaining receipts and other
financial records required during the execution of the project.
- Assist in
on-the-ground recruitment, hiring and training of enumerators, monitors,
facilitators, translators, community guides and other field staff as
required.
- Support in
the execution of Forcier’s quality assurance protocols during data
collection.
- Contribute
to fieldwork reports and context analysis at the conclusion of the
project.
This position requires a high level of executive functioning, meaning that
you need to be able to coordinate various different activities simultaneously.
You need to be able to think ahead and predict challenges in an activity, and
develop contingency plans to ensure projects remain on budget and on time. For
the right candidate, this position can be a stepping stone for advancement
within Forcier to other research and project management roles over time.
Forcier is dedicated to building the capacity of researchers within Kenya
and as part of this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside
specialists and receive training that will enhance your skills in research,
monitoring & evaluation, and project management.
This position will most likely require travel to field locations within
Kenya but will not be exclusively field based. Candidates are expected to be
willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Requirements
- A
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum 3
years of experience conducting research in the field. This can either be
as a full-time position or a series of project-based positions that add up
to 1 year of experience.
- Ability to
communicate effectively in an English-speaking work environment
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications and G Suite applications
- Advanced
executive function and task management (you should be able to manage
multiple tasks with various deadlines and be able to allocate your time
and efforts accordingly.
You should be able to demonstrate strength in the following skills:
- Communication:
Ability to express oneself clearly in writing and in conversations and
interactions with others.
- Initiative/Self
Starter: Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before
being asked or before the situation requires it.
- Adaptability:
Ability to adjust to changes in demands, new situations or approaches.
- Independence:
Ability to work independently and remotely, staying on task and
accomplishing duties with minimal guidance.
- Continuous
learning: Identifying and applying new skills as needed to perform
successfully on the job.
- Organization
Skills: Ability to plan effectively to achieve both individual and
organizational goals.
Forcier isn’t the place for everyone. But for those who do find us to be a
good fit, they can’t imagine being anywhere else. Our company operates with
five immutable laws. If these don’t resonate with you, working with us probably
won’t be a good fit for you. If they speak to you, you’ll find a new home with
us.
- Be nice or
leave. All our staff deserve to be treated professionally and with
respect. Discrimination, racism, tribalism, sexism, and neo-colonialist
language will not be tolerated. This applies to our clients as well.
- This is a
stress free zone. The places where we work are stressful enough, we don’t
need to add extra pressure. Increasing stress increases the likelihood of
errors. We all work to minimize stress together.
- We embrace
a strong work ethic and a strong rest ethic. We believe that balance is
critical to long-term success. We all work together to avoid burnout on
our teams and ensure that team members have the opportunity to frequently
and regularly take complete time off. We recognize the needs for every
team member may be unique depending on their individual circumstances.
- Safety
first. We never put staff or partners in harm’s way for any reason, and we
do not ask staff to go places or complete work with which they do not feel
personally comfortable – for any reason.
- Quality is
paramount. We stand behind the integrity of our work. We don’t cut corners
and we deliver the absolute best product possible every single time, both
internally and externally.
Benefits
Forcier aims to be an employer of choice in Kenya. As a result, we offer
competitive daily rates as well as on the job training opportunities, to
attract the best talent available.
Please note that we are recruiting Fieldwork Coordinators on a contract
basis. We will be evaluating all candidates who apply on a rolling basis, and
may keep your application on file for opportunities in the near future if a
perfect fit is not available now.
How to Apply
Please submit both a
cover letter and a CV on Forcier’s career page. If you do not take the time to at least
follow these instructions, you will demonstrate to us that you do not have the
attention to detail required for this position.
Please include answers
to the following questions in your cover letter:
- What part of this position most appeals to you?
- Based on our immutable laws, why do you think you
are a good fit for Forcier?
- What is the greatest challenge to conducting
high-quality research in Kenya?