12 Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

POSITION: Field Officer (12
positions) 

REPORTING TO: Senior Field Officer 

START DATE: 6th June 2022 

LOCATION: Ndaragwa 

DURATION: 9 Months 

DEADLINE: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis 

ELIGIBILITY: The position open to local Kenyan hires only 

About the Project: Expanding household
and business access to finance is a central topic in development economics. We
will evaluate financing contracts which may lead to both high demand and
successful completion of contracts. We focus on loans where the asset being
financed is used as collateral. These new asset-collateralized loans (NACLs),
such as mortgages and car loans are uncommon in the developing world. Our study
will explore the mechanisms by which NACLs encourage take-up and repayment so
that better policy decisions can be made regarding programs to expand their
use. It will compare NACLs both to standard collateralized loans (SACLs,
where  the collateral is an existing asset already owned by the borrower)
and to layaway savings plans and a hybrid layaway loan plan. The objective of
this project is to understand whether and why new asset-collateralized
loans—loans where the very asset being purchased is used as collateral—increase
loan take-up while controlling default. 

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 in the field. 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 

• Successfully
  working in a team and avoiding/minimizing conflicts with the rest of the
  team members


•  Participating in staff training and making
  efforts to improve on one’s capacity 


• Data
  collection which includes conducting in-person with randomly selected
  respondents and providing feedback on Survey CTO programming, assisting in
  survey translations if needed. 


• When
  not conducting interviews: conscientious performance of other duties
  (interview debriefing, daily update  reports, following up on
  scheduled appointments, etc.)



• Completion
  of set target interviews each day in a timely manner 


• Interact
  with team members and respondents with the highest level of integrity and
  understanding


• Ensure
  respondents feel comfortable and safe, and that their confidentiality is
  protected 


• Ensure
  data integrity is always maintained and strict adherence to the data quality
  protocols


• Networking
  with the different components of the project and reporting appropriately 


• Ensure
  that the different interventions and incentives are delivered to the
  respondents


• Other
  tasks as assigned by management. 

Qualifications:

• 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. 

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.