Research Assistants - Casual Database (Garissa) job at Save the Children
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Vacancy title:
Research Assistants - Casual Database (Garissa)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Human Services , Category: Data Science / Research ]

Jobs at:

Save the Children

Deadline of this Job:
12 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
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 on and off site qualitative and quantitative interviews (Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, In-depth interviews and household assessments) using structured and semi-structured questionnaires.
• Collating data from all the tools and working with supervisors to ensure high data quality and timeliness.
• Responsible for validating and loading item data into the system, including but not limited to supplier catalogue items, maximising product data quality and integrity.
• Working with MEAL team to troubleshoot data collection tools
• Submitting of all data through the provided platforms, e.g. ODK/KoBo Collect and other survey forms as guided by the supervisor.
• Submitting daily field reports on progress to the supervisor during catch up meetings.
• Undertake Office clerical work and support different support department.
• Submitting feedback collected during field work to Save the Children
• Reporting any child protection/ safeguarding issue encountered during the assessment/study

Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field such as public health, education, Social work, development studies, sociology, statistics, Information Technology or similar disciplines.
• 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.
• A demonstrable ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience working with large data sets, ensuring quality, accuracy and relevance of data captured and processed
• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and experience in health systems and community structures is preferable
• Willingness to work in informal settlements will be an added advantage

Background information:
Save the children International employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application Information:
• 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.
• Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.
• How to apply
• Click HERE to apply

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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 12 July 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 30-06-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 30-06-2065
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