Qualifications and Skills

• University degree or diploma in Social Science or any relevant discipline

• Proven experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection for research projects.

• Have experience of carrying out In-depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD)

• Proficiency in transcription techniques

• Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili.

• Proficiency in local languages will be an added advantage

• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Have previous experience using Digital data collection platforms e.g. KOBO collect

• Must be a local from the survey areas i.e., Nairobi (Mathare), Kisumu (Muhoroni) and Turkana (Lokichar)

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection in accordance with established research methodologies.

• Conducting interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys with project beneficiaries and stakeholders.

• Transcribing qualitative data accurately and efficiently.

• Organizing and managing collected data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Attend training workshop for Research Assistants

• Maintaining clear and organized documentation of all research activities.

• Participate in de-brief meetings after data collection

• Protect all project equipment and ensure that they are all safe and accounted for

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Research supervisor.