Duties and responsibilities
Data collection and quality
Accurately and timely collect Safe Water Now evaluation data, through the administration of questionnaire, collection of samples, and making observations, in the areas of operation, using electronic and/or paper instruments.
Participate in bench-testing of electronic instruments as part of training and instrument improvement process
Timely and meaningfully support flow of information from the field to the Program Leadership by utilizing "soft feedback" tools.
Participate in the data collection training of operation/program field staff.
Support data flow process from the field to the office, by adhering to the data flow protocol that indicates when and how submit data
People management
Enthusiastically provide mentorship to new staff involved in the Safe Water Now data collection activities, including shadowing their work in the initial days in the field.
Stakeholder relationship
Maintain cordial public relation with local stakeholders, including government officials and community members, through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work.
Financial management
Contribute towards the cost-efficiency of the organization and programs through accurate management of financial payments and expenditures in the field and at the office
Communication
On a daily basis share insightful feedback with program leads based on field observations.
Timely development and dissemination of adoption monitoring reports with program teams at office level.
Other
Support data collection needs from other programs, and other duties as may be assigned by the MLE leadership.
Requirements
Minimum Diploma in a social science discipline with a bias on statistics or research applications, community work, project management or equivalent. Candidates with a minimum of a certificate course in Teaching and nursing are also encouraged to apply. Candidates with an M&E background have a definite advantage
Good language skills in English and Kiswahili/Luo both spoken and written
1-2 years' experience working in a research environment administering surveys, working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
Motor cycle riding skills or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle. Candidates with a valid Class-Category A riding license from a recognized driving school will have an added advantage
Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically survey CTO
High level of integrity and stewardship
Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
Passion to work in a rural community setting
Good communication skills-ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
Basic leadership skills in managing people ,working with communities, government officers, schools and teams
Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field