Research Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Research Assistants Database

Location: Kitui, Kakamega and Bungoma 

Role Purpose 

The Research Assistants
will work directly with the supervisors to collect data during different
research and evaluation studies and any other data entry job within Wajir
County while called upon. The successful candidates will be retained in our
rota database for a period of one-year renewable subject to performance. The
engagement will be on need basis. 

Key Areas of Accountability 

• Working with communities where the studies will be
  implemented to mobilize community members targeted during the interviews
  using appropriate channels. 


• Conducting both qualitative and quantitative
  interviews (FGDs, KIIs, In-depth interviews and household assessments) for
  various studies and assessment. 


• Collating data from all the tools and working with
  supervisors to ensure that data collected is of high quality 


• Working with MEAL team to troubleshoot data
  collection tools 


• Submitting of all data through the provided
  platforms, e.g. ODK/KOBO and other survey forms as guided by the
  supervisor. 

• Support in Office Clerical work at the support
  departments. 


• Submitting daily field reports on progress to the
  supervisor during catch up meetings. 


• Reporting any child protection/ safeguarding issue
  encountered during the assessment/study. 

Qualifications: 

• Diploma or Certificate in IT, Community
  health/development, Social Work, Health records or any other relevant
  field. 

• Bachelor Degree in IT, Community
  health/development will be added advantage. 


• Strong research experience in both qualitative and
  quantitative research (focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and
  key informant interviews) 


• Experience using information communication
  technology (ICT) with reputable research organizations/INGOs will be an
  added advantage 


• Fluency in English and Kiswahili both written and
  oral. 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal and
  report writing skills. 


• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel,
  and PowerPoint 


• Knowledge and experience in health systems and
  community structures is preferable. 


• Local understanding of geographical context and
  Language will be added advantage. 

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of
your CV and cover letter with your application and use the link below to apply. 

We need to keep children
safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks,
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All
individuals are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our
global anti-harassment policy. 

Save the Children is an
equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified
talent. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Closing Date: 13
Jun 2022 – 23:59 EAT