APHRC Field Interviewers (Quantitative & Qualitative) Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 22, 2017

The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an
international, non-profit, non-governmental organization that conducts
high quality and policy relevant research on population, health,
education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 

The
Center seeks to recruit the following for an upcoming project that
seeks to assess the health effects of poor solid waste management in
Nairobi.
 

Quantitative Field Interviewers 

(10 positions)
 

Responsibilities:

1. Identify study area boundary and targets.


2. Consenting study participants.


3. Conduct interviews with waste scavengers.


4. Editing all completed interviews to ensure the questionnaires are accurately completed.


5. Harmonize any inconsistent data returned to the field.

Required qualifications and skills:

1. Hold at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade C+ (Plus) holder.


2. Computer literate with a good understanding of basic computer operations.


3. Excellent skills in electronic data collection


4. Fluent in English and Kiswahili.


5. Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.


6. Previous experience working as a field interviewer in informal settlements/slums will be an added advantage.

Qualitative Field Interviewers 

(6 positions)
 

Responsibilities

1. Consenting study participants.


2. Conduct and record in-depth interviews (IDIs) with various stakeholders in solid waste management.

Required qualifications and skills:

1. At least a Diploma Certificate from a recognized institution.


2. Computer literate with a good understanding of basic computer operations.


3. Fluent in English and Kiswahili.


4. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.


5. Possess
   experience conducting qualitative interviews such as in-depth
   interviews, focus group discussions and/or key informant interviews.


6. Previous experience working as an interviewer in informal settlements/slums will be an added advantage.


7. Resident of Dandora and Korogocho.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees, via email to tessie@flexi-personnel.com, by close of business Monday June 23, 2017. 

Indicate on the cover letter: Please indicate the job title as the subject of your email. Application documents should include:

1. Cover letter clearly indicating area of residence


2. CV listing 2 referees


3. Copy of National ID


4. Copies of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.

(APHRC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.
 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO
ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.