Tharaka Nithi Creche RCT Measurement Coordinator at Kenyatta University

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the piloting of pre-primary child assessment tools (including WPPSI-IV) with a group of at least 60 children between 3–4 years old
• Iteratively adapt and re-test existing child assessment tools to the target age group (3–4 year olds), local language and local context
• Provide ongoing supervision and guidance to Research Assistants, helping to problem-solve issues as they arise and ensure the successful adaptation of tests to suit the local context and defined curriculum outcomes
• Work closely with the assessment leads to refine the testing tools and support as necessary
• Coordinate translation of assessment tools into appropriate local language(s) at a level suitable for children
• Lead and coordinate the acquisition, adaptation and reproduction of all necessary tools and resources associated with child testing (e.g. books, record forms, etc.)
• Assist in the development of the assessment training guides and record forms
• Assist with recruitment and training of the child tester team (under the direction of the assessment leads)
• Work alongside the curriculum intervention supervisor and government project manager at the county level to ensure the efficient running of the assessments
• Enter data into a statistical program (e.g. SPSS or Stata) to examine the range of scores and for reliability testing

Required skills

• Fluent in English and written and spoken languages in Tharaka Nithi County
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development Education, Psychology, Social work or equivalent
• Experience in carrying out school readiness and/or cognitive assessments with young children (under 7 years old) in class room or non-classroom context
• Demonstrable experience in project management and coordination
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders at various levels
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS preferred
• Familiarity with research protocols and Randomised Control Trial (RCT) field RCTs desired
• Experience adapting and developing pre-primary education assessment tools for children to fit a particular age group and context preferred

Contract period and time requirements:

• 3 months full-time, with possibility to extend

Commencing:

• As soon as possible but no later than June 1, 2023