Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Qualitative Research Specialist (Kenya)
• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience 5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Data Science / Research .

Essential functions:
Technical:
• Coordinate and prepare for qualitative data collection under the guidance of Case Study Lead and Evaluation Specialist
• Become familiarized with assigned projects, including background documents, data collection tools, and data collection guide
• Support identification of respondents
• Arrange all (virtual) logistics for data collection for assigned respondent categories
• Schedule and confirm interviews (complete pre-calls)
• Provide input to data collection instruments, field guide, and other data collection related materials and processes to fit local context
• Conduct qualitative data collection that may include interviews, focus group discussions, and other methods
• Administer informed consent processes and follow ethical and trauma-informed data collection protocols, as outlined by Encompass
• Complete the reflection questions for each interview carried out
• Translate/transcribe only interviews that were done in local language
• Type notes when consent for audio recording is not given
• Follow all the processes in the data collection guide
• Collect and manage data files according to EnCompass policy
• Carefully record interviews/notes, and submit all items to the Evaluation Specialist
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data as needed
• Participate in all EnCompass trainings related to data collection and follow all EnCompass policies and approaches to evaluation

Position Requirements
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
• Master’s degree or higher relevant to public policy, international development, social science, or another related field
Experience and Skills
• At least five years of experience in conducting field research including conducting interviews and applying other qualitative data collection methods
• Experience / demonstrated expertise in the areas of community mobilization or FOAA in relevant country/region, including familiarity with the legal framework, human rights, socio-political issues, and government processes/mechanisms related to community mobilization in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
• Highest ethical standards conducting evaluations involving vulnerable populations
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs and common virtual calling platforms (such as Zoom and Signal)
• Fluency in English and Swahili required.
• The consultant must be based in Nairobi or the surrounding region.

Job Qualifications : Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Job application procedure
Please submit CV and cover letter.
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For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
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