Catholic Relief Services Intern - Field Research - Marsabit Jobs in Kenya

Catholic Relief Services Intern - Field Research - Marsabit Jobs in Kenya

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

CRS is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) opened operations in Kenya in 1965. For over 50 years, we have worked throughout the country to implement programs in agriculture, health, microfinance, water, sanitation, emergency relief and peacebuilding. We have built deep relationships with the Government of Kenya and the Catholic Church through ongoing collaboration and support.

CRS’ projects in Kenya currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, emergency response, HIV care and treatment, and services for orphans and vulnerable children. CRS Kenya implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.

Background Information:

CRS, representing a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and research institutions is leading the USAID Nawiri Program, a USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) funded 5-year Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in Kenya.

The overarching goal of this multi-sectoral nutrition activity is to sustainably reduce persistent levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties.

Summary of the Position

The general purpose of the CRS internship program is to provide learning opportunities to young Kenyan graduates while creating a pool of employable persons for both short- and long-term humanitarian aid and development-related careers.

The internship programme applies to graduates who have completed studies in the relevant field of study within the last two years and willing to commit to the program for six months.

CRS is therefore currently seeking Interns who have a strong interest in gaining participatory research (technical & field) experience in the development context as it relates to the Kenyan ASALs.

The interns would be engaged in supporting the implementation of a one-year mixed methods action research study, “Understanding the Potential of Conditional Cash Transfers in Addressing Acute Malnutrition.” to inform the potential of conditional cash transfer in alleviating acute malnutrition in Isiolo and Marsabit.

The interns will support the implementation of the study. S/he would be involved in the support of various aspects of the research study including data collection (quantitative & qualitative) training of enumerators, data analysis and quality assurance at multiple levels.

Clear internship objectives will be developed at the beginning of the internship period, assessed, and monitored on a regular basis, and final appraisal conducted at the end of the internship period to ensure that the intern achieves their learning and development objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the Research & Design Manager and Research Associate in implementing the study as needed

Support the Research & Design Manager and Research Associate in recruitment and training of enumerators including piloting data collection tools

Support quality assurance during data collection including data verification, validation and review of collected data to ensure all questions are completed prior to online submission. (May support with data cleaning)

Recruit/identify knowledgeable qualitative data collection participants using a set of defined eligibility criteria

Engage in secondary data collection and qualitative data collection including observations, KIIs and FGDs. Support in taking detailed notes at key KIIs and FGDs with identified stakeholders.

Support the Research Associate in the supervision and management of the field team and data collection activities

Support the Research Associate to provide field logistics to ensure that the field research teams are adequately facilitated working closely with research & design team, Caritas-Marsabit & Isiolo and Head of Offices.

Engage in daily and weekly debriefs during data collection with the Research Associate and Research & Design Manager

Work with Nawiri field teams to ensure effective community mobilization for the relevant stakeholders across the county and sub county level.

Work in close collaboration with the Field offices, Monitoring and evaluation, Accountability & Learning and other technical field teams

Keep all documents and information related to CRS' program activities, personnel and development plans confidential.

Adhere to CRS' principles of confidentiality in relations to staff, partners, vendors and other stakeholders. Report to the management potential irregularities or any misbehaviour that occurs

Be flexible to undertake any other roles as assigned.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: English and Kiswahili required (Ability to speak one or more of the local languages an asset)

Travel Required: 50% field travel

Requirements:

BA or B.Sc. degree in social sciences, nutrition or health related graduate within the past 2 years and a strong interest in research.

2 years previous field data collection an advantage

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of statistical c & qualitative analysis concepts and processes is a plus

Experience with field data collection applications e.g CommCare a plus

Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in community setting.

Familiarity with Isiolo and Marsabit County and local communities an asset

Commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Relief Services Intern - Field Research - Marsabit Jobs in Kenya

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