Minimum Requirement**
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili (mandatory).
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Basic computer literacy.
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Experience conducting quantitative interviews or administering surveys.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desired Qualifications**
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Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Previous experience in field data collection.
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Experience interviewing men/women or gender-focused populations is an advantage.
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Familiarity with Android tablets or digital devices for data collection.
Field Officers will work closely with the Project Lead and project team to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
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Administer surveys and conduct quantitative interviews in accordance with project protocols and ethical standards.
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Collect accurate and high-quality data using approved research tools and procedures.
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Develop a clear understanding of the research instrument and study objectives to effectively collect relevant data.
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Ensure adherence to data collection protocols and maintain data integrity at all times.
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Provide daily reports and updates to the Project Lead on field activities and progress.
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Coordinate with team members to support smooth implementation of field activities.
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Maintain detailed notes on data collection activities and promptly raise any issues affecting data quality.
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Maintain the confidentiality, dignity, and rights of all research participants and escalate any ethical concerns.
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Support translations and back-translations of research instruments where required.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the project supervisor.