• Train and supervise fieldworkers, carry out regular visits and spot checks to ensure adherence to data quality, ethical guidelines
• Ensure questionnaires/ data forms are well completed and track questionnaires/forms sent back for call-backs and take corrective action including re-training of field teams on use of research instruments.
• Participate in planning and carrying out community mobilization activities.
• Maintain relevant census documentation and records.
• Provide support and guidance to the Field Workers on data collection, resolve any problems and report on actions taken.
• Prepare reports on field operations as required.
• Take care of assigned equipment including timely reporting of damages and required repairs.
• Participate in continuous quality control and validation; chair weekly Field workers’ debriefs; attend weekly quality control meetings; attend quarterly CAST meetings;
• Supervise and evaluate census enumeration/manual editing and oversee mapping
• Offer technical support to the Field Management Office on how best to nest onto the KHDSS and to liaise with transport and other departments to overcome complicated logistics.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE Mean Grade C Minus C-.
• Relevant Diploma from a renowned training institution.
• At least four years 4 experience of fieldwork
• Clear supervisory role in job description.
• Be registered with relevant professional body where applicable
Competencies
• Co-ordination and management skills or technical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong Supervisory skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
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• Team working with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
