FIELD OFFICER, DISPENSER CHOICE EVALUATION PROJECT
Work location: Nairobi/Various
Application deadline: 5 PM, Monday, 4th NOVEMBER 2011
Start date: Immediately
About Innovations for Poverty Action:
IPA is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and
development problems, and works to scale up successful ideas through
implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and
donors.
Job Description:
Field Officers will work individually and in a team to administer surveys to
councilors, chiefs, village elders and other political and administrative leaders
where necessary. They will organize data in the field, compile survey information,
translate between English and Swahili, and complete other tasks required for the
project or assigned by a supervisor. Though Field Officers will be based in
Nairobi, most of the work will be undertaken in Central, Eastern and some parts
of Rift Valley Provinces. Working outside of standard business hours in either
morning, evening or on weekends will sometimes be necessary.
Work Duration:
Successful applicants will initially be hired for one month on a casual basis. Those
who demonstrate consistent exceptional performance and ability may be
considered for long-term placement.
Qualifications:
It is preferred that candidates possess a college diploma, preferably in the social
sciences, development studies, political science, economics, education, health,
or other related fields.
Candidates must have completed their Form 4. Candidates must have excellent
interpersonal skills and must be fluent in both English and Swahili; working
knowledge of local dialects of study areas will be a plus. Preference will be
given to candidates who have lived and/or worked in the following areas:
Nyandarua, Maragua, Murang’a, Laikipia, Mbeere, Meru South, Kirinyaga, Nyeri
and Machakos.
They must be team players, possess high attention to detail, and demonstrate
punctuality. Previous experience in data collection and survey administration will
be a plus.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone
number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades
and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant
work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobskenya@
poverty-action.org ,or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code
50400 Kenya.
Application can also be dropped at our Nairobi Office at (Kipro Plaza, 3rd Floor,
DCE/eMobilis Office, Sports Road, Westlands, Nairobi) from 9 AM to 5PM). If you
submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD OFFICER.”REF
NO:DCE-2011-10-01.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
the work being performed by the Field Officer. The statements are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet
organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any
form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the
information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal
information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@povertyaction.
org
Work location: Nairobi/Various
Application deadline: 5 PM, Monday, 4th NOVEMBER 2011
Start date: Immediately
About Innovations for Poverty Action:
IPA is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and
development problems, and works to scale up successful ideas through
implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and
donors.
Job Description:
Field Officers will work individually and in a team to administer surveys to
councilors, chiefs, village elders and other political and administrative leaders
where necessary. They will organize data in the field, compile survey information,
translate between English and Swahili, and complete other tasks required for the
project or assigned by a supervisor. Though Field Officers will be based in
Nairobi, most of the work will be undertaken in Central, Eastern and some parts
of Rift Valley Provinces. Working outside of standard business hours in either
morning, evening or on weekends will sometimes be necessary.
Work Duration:
Successful applicants will initially be hired for one month on a casual basis. Those
who demonstrate consistent exceptional performance and ability may be
considered for long-term placement.
Qualifications:
It is preferred that candidates possess a college diploma, preferably in the social
sciences, development studies, political science, economics, education, health,
or other related fields.
Candidates must have completed their Form 4. Candidates must have excellent
interpersonal skills and must be fluent in both English and Swahili; working
knowledge of local dialects of study areas will be a plus. Preference will be
given to candidates who have lived and/or worked in the following areas:
Nyandarua, Maragua, Murang’a, Laikipia, Mbeere, Meru South, Kirinyaga, Nyeri
and Machakos.
They must be team players, possess high attention to detail, and demonstrate
punctuality. Previous experience in data collection and survey administration will
be a plus.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone
number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades
and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant
work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobskenya@
poverty-action.org ,or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code
50400 Kenya.
Application can also be dropped at our Nairobi Office at (Kipro Plaza, 3rd Floor,
DCE/eMobilis Office, Sports Road, Westlands, Nairobi) from 9 AM to 5PM). If you
submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD OFFICER.”REF
NO:DCE-2011-10-01.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
the work being performed by the Field Officer. The statements are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet
organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any
form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the
information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal
information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@povertyaction.
org