Field Enumerators Position

Entity: Institute for Human Development

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a trailblazing institution of higher education with a mission to enhance the quality of life in the developing world and beyond. Through world-class teaching, research, and healthcare delivery, AKU educates students for local and global leadership across six countries, mainly in Asia and Africa. As a private, not-for-profit institution and a part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU aims to generate new knowledge to address the challenges faced by millions, particularly the most vulnerable. Learn more at www.aku.edu.

The Institute for Human Development (IHD) envisions driving innovation in research related to early human development. Its mission is to advance the quality of individual lives and contribute to the development of successful pluralistic societies. IHD conducts basic and applied research, applies research findings to inform community programs and services, and influences policy formulation and implementation based on systematic research. Additionally, the institute offers educational programs at various study levels to prepare human development specialists and professionals.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator, the field enumerators will be responsible for:

• Supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection and data management.
• Assisting in the preparation, recruitment, and mobilization of study participants.
• Facilitating the invitation of study participants.
• Introducing the study to participants and obtaining informed consent.
• Contributing to tool review and pretesting.
• Assisting in community engagement processes.
• Generating interview/FGDs summaries per activity.
• Ensuring proper storage of all records and raw data.
• Transcribing qualitative data.
• Supporting with coding and charting of transcribed data in NVIVO.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Health, Social, or Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrable experience in data collection.
• Excellent oral communication skills, with fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Preferable residency in Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kilifi.
• Experience in social and behavioral science data collection highly desirable.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and names of three referees to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via email: hr.universityke@aku.edu. Please include the position title in the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The position will remain open until filled.

For more information on this job visit https://www.aku.edu/vacancies/Pages/job-detail.aspx?JobID=7946&Title=Field+Enumerators