Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants Jobs in Kenya - NGO

Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants

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
Kisumu County while called upon. The successful candidates will be retained in
our roster 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 (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
  Learning) MEAL team to troubleshoot data collection tools 


• Submitting all data through the provided platforms, that
  include KoBo and CommCare 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. 

BEHAVIOURS (Values in
Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing
  resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children
  values

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and education
  team  


• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children,
  engages and motivates others


• Future orientated, thinks strategically 

Collaboration and
Collaboration:

• Establish good working relationship with BOMs, teachers and
  target communities members 


• Build and maintain effective relationships with the education
  team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions as per
  the country strategy 


• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications: 

• Possession of a recognized diploma in a relevant field or a
  Bachelor’s degree (e.g., social sciences, development studies, public
  health, IT, statistics, biostatistics) or equivalent experience is an
  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/NGOs  will be an added
  advantage 


• Fluency in English and Kiswahili both written and oral. 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal and report writing
  skills. 


• Applicants must be a resident of either of the following
  counties: Embu, Kajiado, Kisumu, Nairobi.


• 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. 


• Background information: 


• Save the children International employ approximately 25,000
  people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to
  help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare,
  education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the
  highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices
  are heard.  

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