Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems in close partnership with decision-makers. We are seeking 11 Senior Field Officers for the DEP Project to facilitate field logistics and execute fieldwork plans under the general supervision of the Field Manager and Research Associate.
Job Purpose
The Senior Field Officer will be responsible for coordinating fieldwork logistics, developing and executing work plans, and leading data collection teams to ensure high-quality research outcomes within the limits of IPA-Kenya policies.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Tool Testing & Piloting: Assist in bench testing and piloting of survey tools on SurveyCTO to ensure they meet required standards.
Data Collection Management: Lead teams conducting in-person and phone surveys; provide feedback on SurveyCTO programming and assist in survey translations.
Supervision: Oversee, monitor, and conduct data collection activities directly in the field.
Scheduling: Work closely with the Field Manager to ensure all work schedules are distributed to enumerators daily before activities begin.
Logistics & Resource Management: Ensure all teams have sufficient work and necessary materials/tools for data collection; adapt schedules as necessary.
Staff Training: Assist in coordinating project staff training and lead Field Officers during pilot practice to provide feedback on survey instruments.
Reporting: Organize data collected by enumerators and provide feedback on day-to-day operations and questionnaire performance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
At least 2 years of experience in data collection and management.
Demonstrated experience managing teams.
Previous experience collecting data using SurveyCTO (both in-person and via phone).
Demonstrated experience in tracking respondents.
Adept in survey translation with excellent communication skills.
Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
Preferred Experience
Candidates who are from or comfortable working in Nairobi, Nakuru, Naivasha, Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos, Mombasa, Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the IPA Formstack portal. Follow the link below to submit your application:
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