Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Research Assistant (Data collection and digital reporting)

The objective of the collaboration
CISP is recruiting 12 Research Assistants (RAs), (4 from Samburu East Sub-county, 4 from Kuria East, and 4 from Kuria West Sub-counties) to support data collection to be done in September and October 2022 in the respective counties. CISP will seek gender balance in the selection of the RAs.
The RAs will receive ad-hoc one-week training in Nairobi, take part in inception meetings, the pilot testing of the data collection tools, and conduct the data collection in their respective sub-counties.
The study will apply a quantitative approach including eligible community sampled participants including men and women aged 15 years and older using structured interview questionnaires on ‘kobo collect’ and key informant interviews with selected stakeholders with open-ended questions.

The main tasks of the RAs will include:
• Conducting community quantitative data collection and KIIs with relevant stakeholders and ensuring that all COVID-19 protocols as per CISP Kenya SOPs and MoH Directives are observed.
• Report comprehensive findings through digitized forms.
Payment
• The Research Assistant (RA) will be paid a daily stipend based on completed interviews, which will be paid after completing all the assigned tasks.
Transport and accommodation
• CISP will provide transport for the recruited RAs to the training and meetings and during fieldwork within Migori and Samburu counties. CISP will provide accommodation and MEALS to the RAs when and where needed including during the training in Nairobi.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Atleast a diploma in health, social or development subjects
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and in research activities involving communities
• Interest and ability to work with different stakeholders (community members, children, civil society, government officials, etc.)
• Available during September and October 2022 (exact timeline to be confirmed)
• Must be from the target sub-counties (Kuria east, Kuria West or Samburu east Sub-counties)
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office package
• Good communication skills in English, Swahili, and the local language of the target sub-counties
• Able to work independently and in a team and respect deadlines
• Ready to travel to Nairobi for one-week training.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Please send your application by e-mail to kenya@cisp-ngo.org  and copy andrew.chemoiywo@cisp-ngo.org with the e-mail subject as: “Application for Research Assistant” no later than 17:00 EAT August 15th, 2022. Late applications will not be reviewed.
Applications must include ALL of the following in order to be assessed:
Cover letter – please mention your sub-county (maximum 1 page)
CV (maximum 3 pages)
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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