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Busara Center
Field Officer - KE
Nairobi • Kenya
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Busara CenterProfession (Data/Research)
Industry (Research, academy)
Seniority (Research, academy, Data/Research)
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Busara Center
Data/Research
Description
Minimum Requirement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili (mandatory).
- Basic computer literacy.
- Experience conducting quantitative interviews or administering surveys.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in field data collection.
- Experience interviewing men/women or gender-focused populations is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Android tablets or digital devices for data collection.
Responsibilities
Field Officers will work closely with the Project Lead and project team to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Administer surveys and conduct quantitative interviews in accordance with project protocols and ethical standards.
- Collect accurate and high-quality data using approved research tools and procedures.
- Develop a clear understanding of the research instrument and study objectives to effectively collect relevant data.
- Ensure adherence to data collection protocols and maintain data integrity at all times.
- Provide daily reports and updates to the Project Lead on field activities and progress.
- Coordinate with team members to support smooth implementation of field activities.
- Maintain detailed notes on data collection activities and promptly raise any issues affecting data quality.
- Maintain the confidentiality, dignity, and rights of all research participants and escalate any ethical concerns.
- Support translations and back-translations of research instruments where required.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the project supervisor.
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