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Field Officer - Ke

Busara Center

full time Nairobi Posted 22 hours ago

Minimum Requirement**

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili (mandatory).

  • Basic computer literacy.

  • Experience conducting quantitative interviews or administering surveys.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection.

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

Desired Qualifications**

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Previous experience in field data collection.

  • Experience interviewing men/women or gender-focused populations is an advantage.

  • 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:

  • Administer surveys and conduct quantitative interviews in accordance with project protocols and ethical standards.

  • Collect accurate and high-quality data using approved research tools and procedures.

  • Develop a clear understanding of the research instrument and study objectives to effectively collect relevant data.

  • Ensure adherence to data collection protocols and maintain data integrity at all times.

  • Provide daily reports and updates to the Project Lead on field activities and progress.

  • Coordinate with team members to support smooth implementation of field activities.

  • Maintain detailed notes on data collection activities and promptly raise any issues affecting data quality.

  • Maintain the confidentiality, dignity, and rights of all research participants and escalate any ethical concerns.

  • Support translations and back-translations of research instruments where required.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the project supervisor.