Field Research Associate - Isiolo at Catholic Relief

Summary of the Position

The Field Research Associate will support the effective management and implementation of the research study. S/he will provide support in developing data collection tools, data collection, analysis and managing the field team. In addition, the Associate will maintain key relationships with local implementing partners and relevant county government actors

Roles and responsibilities:

• Coordinate all study research field activities
• Support the Research & Design Manager in implementing the study and developing data collection tools
• Provide data quality assurance, statistical and analytic support to the study
• Support in recruiting and training the research enumerators
• Supervise and manage the field team and data collection activities
• Support field logistics to ensure that the field research teams are adequately facilitated working closely with research & design team, Caritas-Marsabit & Isiolo and Head of Offices.
• Work with Nawiri field teams to ensure effective community mobilization for the relevant stakeholders across the county and sub county level.
• Work in close collaboration with the Field offices, Monitoring and evaluation, Accountability & Learning and other technical field teams
• Report immediately to the head of county any issues, constraints and challenges in complying with CRS and Donor’s standards policies and regulations and with government’s laws.
• Keep all documents and information related to CRS' program activities, personnel and development plans confidential.
• Adhere to CRS' principles of confidentiality in relations to staff, partners, vendors and other stakeholders. Report to the management potential irregularities or any misbehaviour that occurs
• Be flexible to undertake any other roles as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, with at least 3-5 field research experience. Experience in the ASALs a plus
• 2-5 years’ experience supervising research field teams
• 2 years’ experience in field project management an advantage
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills
• Experience with SMART surveys an advantage
• Experience with field data collection applications. Familiarity with CommCare a plus
• Familiarity with Isiolo and Marsabit County and local communities an asset
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders- universities, international non-governmental organizations and faith-based organizations
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.