Field Officer - KE

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.
  

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.