Project Assistant Job in Kenya

GeoPoll

Project Assistant – Solutions Team (French Speaking)

GeoPoll is a leading research organization that uses mobile
phones to gather direct, real-time insights from millions of people throughout
Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Working with clients including global brands, media outlets, and
international development groups, GeoPoll facilitates projects that measure
vital indicators around the world.

GeoPoll seeks smart, dedicated, and passionate individuals to
join our team, and help us improve the lives of citizens around the world
through the mobile phone.

About this Role: We are currently looking for a seasoned
Project Assistant in Nairobi, Kenya to join the GeoPoll’s Solutions team.

This position will be responsible for working with GeoPoll’s
Commercial and Social Business Development teams to develop and maintain data
collection activities across a global network of research partners. They will
also be responsible for the oversight of research being conducted at GeoPoll’s
Nairobi Call center.

This position will report to the Feasibility Specialist based
out of the Nairobi office.

Key Responsibilities

Project development

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Assist with project outreach to GeoPoll’s vast network of over
80 international research organizations

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Co-design data collection strategies that meet GeoPoll and
Constituent’s research needs

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Utilize GeoPoll’s variety of survey modes (SMS, CATI, CAPI,
MROC, Mobile Web) to meet project needs

Project oversight

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Assist with the oversight of Nairobi CATI call center (Computer
Assisted Telephone Interviewing)

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Develop project performance trackers and provide daily updates
to GeoPoll constituents

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Maintain strict adherence to GeoPoll’s Research and ethics
standards (confidentiality, anonymity, transparency)

Team Management

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Coordinate project implementation strategies with internal
GeoPoll teams (Survey Operations, Client Services, Business Development)

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Provide training support to new GeoPoll team members

Qualifications and Skills

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Fluent in both written and spoken French (Advanced level)

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2+ years experience in survey design and project implementation

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2+ years experience in basic data prep practices (cleaning raw
data, analyzing frequencies, building pivot tables, etc.)

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1+ years experience managing direct reports

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Extremely self-motivated and highly organized

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Ability to take initiative and develop other team members

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Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential
matters

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Enjoys a fun, dynamic and challenging work environment within a
start-up culture

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CVs with the subject
Projects Assistant – Solutions Team (French Speaking) to
researchcareers@geopoll.com on or before 29th July 2020 at 17:00hrs.

GeoPoll’s parent company is Mobile Accord, Inc. Mobile Accord,
Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.

Feel free to check out our website: https://www.geopoll.com