Research Assistant- Machakos at ICS- SP Africa

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection in accordance with established research methodologies.
• Conducting interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys with project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Transcribing qualitative data accurately and efficiently.
• Organizing and managing collected data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Attend training workshop for Research Assistants
• Maintaining clear and organized documentation of all research activities.
• Participate in de-brief meetings after data collection.
• Protect all project equipment and ensure that they are all safe and accounted for
• Perform any other duties assigned by Research supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree in Social Science or any relevant degree
• Proven experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection for research projects.
• Have experience of carrying out In-depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
• Proficiency in transcription techniques
• Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in local languages will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Have previous experience using KOBO collect and Microsoft Office Suit (Microsoft Word and excel)
• Must be a local from the survey areas i.e., Kiambu (Limuru), Nairobi (Kamkunji), Machakos (Kangundo), Kisumu (Kisumu West) and Busia (Teso North/Matayos)

Terms of Engagement:

Successful candidates will be engaged in short term contract during end of project evaluation.