Qualitative Survey Supervisor at Kimetrica Limited

Assignment Duration: 2 Weeks (From Mid September, 2018)

Based in Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, Tana River, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Isiolo

Kimetrica is recruiting 8 motivated and proactive individuals as Qualitative Survey Supervisorsfor this project.

This will be a short-term assignment.

Position Summary: The Qualitative Survey Supervisor will oversee the implementation of large household surveys in Kenya and Africa. He/She will ensure that the survey enumeration targets are met or exceeded, and quality standards are rigorously enforced, within the budget and time constraints.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to the study areas/ sites selected for the qualitative study in any of the nine counties of Kenya (Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir).
• Lead the selection of study participants (based on the set rules) by liaising with respective local authorities.
• Closely work with the Kimetrica/ Tango team leaders to facilitate conducive environment for the qualitative interviewers.
• Conduct Indepth Interviews and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
• Submit cleaned versions of the Indepth Interviews and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
• Review and refine the reports of qualitative interviewers and submit to the team leader.
• Attend a three days training to be provided by the subject matter specialists

Key Requirements

Education

Preferred: Master’s Degree or PHD in the Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health or any other relevant field.

Prior Work Experience:

Minimum 5-years implementing qualitative surveys

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, Kiswahili and local language in Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven track record in training and capacity development
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
• Some experience with qualitative data management software and mobile‐based applications would be preferred but is not required.