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 – we design and evaluate 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: Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth (MAICE) is a study designed to look at the correlation between the consumption of aflatoxin contaminated grain and flour and child growth between the ages of 0 – 2 years.
IPA-Kenya seeks 15 field officers for immediate hire on a 4 – 6 weeks contract, who will assist with a variety of data collection activities.
The position will be based in Meru town, with daily travel to villages in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties.
Working outside of regular business hours (in the morning or in the evening) will sometimes be necessary.
Roles and Responsibilities
Data Collection
Obtain informed consent from respondents and explain the objectives of the study
Administer survey tool to respondents, collecting precise data on household asset, agricultural practices, infant and young child feeding practices
Follow all research protocol for data collection and testing procedures
Ensure confidentiality of data and personal identifying information
Tracking
Liaise with local administration to identify and work with study households
Track respondents’ households in study villages using tracking tools and GPS units
Represent the MAICE Project in a professional manner
Administrative
Reporting targets reached daily, by keeping well-detailed tracking sheets
Data entry, filing, as required
Qualification / Experience
Required
Diploma or Degree in any social science
Detail-oriented
Experience with computer-assisted personal interviewing programs (e.g. Blaise, Survey CTO) and computer literacy
Demonstrated experience working with a diversity of audiences
Ability to adapt easily in the field
Desired
Fluency in Kimeru
Previous work experience in rural areas
Past experience with household-based surveys, in the fields of economics, agriculture, and/or health is desirable
Previous research experience
Note: This role involves frequent travel to villages in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties. Incumbent must be comfortable working in rural settings, and interacting with farmers. Incumbents must also be flexible with work hours.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and detailed CV including daytime phone number, an email address, and 3 professional references with telephone numbers.
Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Working with the project in the past is an added advantage but no guarantee of being selected – please indicate clearly on application
Applications can be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, please ensure that the subject line read: “FIELD OFFICER REF NO: MAICE-2015-05-01”.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.