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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




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