Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP)
POSITION: Field Officer (70
positions)
REPORTING TO: Senior Field Officer
START DATE: 5th September 2022
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kitui, Bungoma,
Kakamega, Kisii, Migori, Nyandarua, Kilifi, Kwale, and Turkana
DURATION: 3 Months
DEADLINE: ASAP
ELIGIBILITY: The position is open to local
Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for
Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and
promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. In close partnership
with decision makers — the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors
working with the poor around the world — IPA designs and evaluates potential
solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous
evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers
to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Project: IPA is evaluating a
nationwide focused Youth Employment Opportunities Project (YEP). IPA has
been tasked with developing and implementing all aspects of baseline and
follow-up surveys of two impact evaluations on jobs and youth employment.
As part of this project, data will be collected, and impact evaluations will be
carried out to analyse the impact of different interventions included
under different components. This study will inform policy and the
literature on entrepreneurship in developing countries.
About the Position: The Field Officer under the
general supervision of the Senior Field Officer and within the limits of
Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures is responsible for
collecting high quality data. Below is a list of some of the general
duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer, to be carried out as needed
according to the determination of the Senior Field Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Data collection using SurveyCTO; assist with
translations, piloting surveys and actual data collection by
telephone, with minimal supervision, and adhering to the study
protocol
- Ensure proper screening of respondents for
identification and administration of informed
consent • Interacting with study respondents and project
partners with the highest level of integrity and
understanding. • Providing feedback during debriefs on data
collection and survey instruments that will inform and monitor
improvements in project operations
- Ensure that data integrity is maintained always
and minimize errors in data collection and transmission. • Completion
of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner including keeping logs
of work accomplished and callbacks as assigned by the SFO and the
YEP management
- Maintain project inventory (electronic devices,
stationery etc) in a safe and secure manner, frequently updating the
SFO and YEP management on their status
- FO will be required to attend an intensive
training prior to data collection and thereafter as may be
required • Other tasks as assigned by the SFO /FM/RA/A/RM
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social sciences,
public policy, or related fields.
- 2-3 years of field research
experience.
- Previous experience in translation and survey
administration.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection at
various levels (planning, piloting, and collecting)
- Excellent planning and organizational
skills.
- Flexible, self-motivated and able to manage
multiple tasks efficiently under minimum supervision
- Effective communication skills with fluency in
English and Swahili languages
- Previous tablet-based survey experience/computer
literate.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding
environment with great interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on
a ROLLING BASIS.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements
are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by the Field Officer– KYEOP. The statements
are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks,
and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note
that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with
IPA.