25 Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

Universal Basic Income
(UBI) Project 

POSITION: Field Officer (25
positions) 

REPORTING TO: Senior Field Officer 

START DATE: 30th May 2022 

LOCATION: Nairobi 

DURATION: 1 Month 

DEADLINE: Applications
reviewed on a rolling basis 

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: A universal basic
income (UBI) is a recurring, unconditional cash transfer sized to meet basic
needs and paid to all members of society. Proponents argue that a UBI has the
potential to eliminate extreme poverty and to counteract the harmful effects of
rising inequality in wealthier countries. The objective of the project is to
test the hypothesis that a universal basic income is an effective way to
eliminate extreme global poverty. This is a central policy question currently
being debated in several emerging markets, both in developed and developing
countries and is also highly relevant for foreign aid policy. In addition to
informing policy debates over the adoption of a UBI, our study design will also
let us address two deeper conceptual questions about the design of social
protection in the emerging markets. IPA is partnering with giving Directly
which is already involved in delivering cash transfers as part of two
large-scale randomized controlled trials  – one on the general equilibrium
effects of cash transfers, and one on the role of aspirations. 

About the
Position: The Field Officer under the general supervision of the Senior
Field Officer within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya
policies and procedures will primarily be responsible for the collection of
high-quality data via phone surveys. 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 

• Phone Data collection on SurveyCTO: Piloting
  surveys and actual phone data collection. • Assist with
  translations of surveys into local languages 



• Interacting with respondents and project partners
  with the highest level of integrity and understanding. 


• Ensure that data integrity is always maintained
  and minimize errors in data collection and transmission by rigorously
  following the study protocol. 


• Creating and sustaining a positive relationship
  with the study respondents. 


• Completion of scheduled activities each day in a
  timely manner including keeping logs of work accomplished and callbacks as
  assigned by SFO and the UBI management. 


• Providing study management team with regular
  feedback on data collection activities. • Other tasks assigned
  by the SFO/FM/RA. 

Qualification/Experirnce

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a
  similar role with a diploma in social sciences or related field; a
  university degree is an added advantage. 


• Experience conducting quantitative data
  collection.  


• Prior experience conducting phone surveys is very
  desirable. 


• Detail-oriented, excellent listening skills, and
  comfortable discussing sensitive issues. • Ability to work
  independently and as part of a team. 


• Excellent oral and written communication in
  English and Swahili. 


• Excellent planning and organizational
  skills. 


• Basic computing knowledge and skills –
  Mandatory. 


• Luo and Kipsigis speakers are
  preferred.  

How to Apply 

Please click here 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– UBI Project. 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.