FHI 360 NGO Temporary Research Assistant Supervisor Jobs in Kenya

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit Data Collectors specializing in qualitative research to collect qualitative data examining how household economic strengthening interventions influence the sustainability of outcomes for IMARISHA program graduates.



The goal of this study is to inform the development of graduation guidance for USAID OVC programs on components and sequencing, the development of graduation benchmarks, and the prevention of household-level backsliding


Primary Objectives:


  • Assess sequencing of economic and non-economic program components, their potential interaction effects, and participant perception of how sequencing affected outcomes
  • Identify economic outcomes associated with overall sustainability of wellbeing measures to inform future benchmarks
  • Identify household characteristics and program components associated with backsliding or sustainability of graduation outcomes at the household level

    Responsibilities

  • Participate in a 4-day training Work with representatives from 4Children to introduce study to the communities Conduct up 16-20 HH interviews (1 hour in length) with APHIAplus IMARISHA participants.
  • Data collectors will coordinate with community health workers who worked on the program, travel to the HH, introduce the study, conduct informed consent, conduct the interview, and transfer audio file and data to supervisor.
  • Data collectors will compile daily field notes on all data collection activities and transmit these notes to Lead Consultant daily.
  • Transcribe all interviews in English Maintain data confidentiality and manage data according to procedures as described in the study protocol abide by any required guidelines for human subjects research as determined by either FHI 360 or local, provincial or national governmental bodies;
    and ensure professional and friendly behavior during interactions with study participants

    Qualifications

  • BS/BA in relevant area and over 5 years of relevant work experience;
  • Master’s degree in related area and over 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and keep study investigators updated of issues that arise.
  • Ability to multi-task and take on different roles as needed (data collection, supervision, record keeping etc).
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Prior experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and entering data into electronic databases.
  • Research ethics training certification.
  • Proficiency in basic computer technology including word processing (e.g. Microsoft Word), email and basic data entry (e.g.
  • Microsoft Excel, EpiData).
  • Ability to travel to study sites on routine basis during study implementation.


    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 1st July, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 NGO Temporary Research Assistant Supervisor Jobs in Kenya

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