Role Summary
This
initiative will generate critical evidence on foundational literacy and
numeracy in Kenya. As a Research Assistant, you will contribute to shaping
stronger, evidence-driven educational policies and programs that benefit
thousands of learners nationwide.
Key
Responsibilities
Training
& Preparation
- Attend a
mandatory one-day in-person training on standardized EGRA and EGMA
administration.
- Demonstrate
mastery of child-friendly, ethical assessment techniques.
- Complete
orientation on research ethics and child protection protocols.
Assessment Administration
- Conduct
one-on-one EGRA and EGMA assessments with primary school learners using
validated tools.
- Ensure
assessments are administered in a consistent, age-appropriate, and
respectful manner.
- Maintain a
conducive and secure testing environment for all students.
Data
Collection & Management
- Record
assessment results accurately using mobile data collection tools (e.g.,
KoBoCollect, ODK).
- Ensure timely
and secure transmission of assessment data.
- Conduct initial
data cleaning and validation under supervision.
- Identify and
resolve inconsistencies in collected data.
Quality
Assurance & Reporting
- Submit daily
field reports highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Participate in
daily debriefings with the field supervisor.
- Ensure secure
handling of assessment materials and confidentiality of student data.
- Support
additional data collection tasks as needed.
Qualifications,
Skills, and Experience
- Diploma or
degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field
(Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Experience
working with children aged 6–10 in educational or research settings.
- Prior
involvement in educational assessments, field surveys, or data collection
projects.
- Familiarity
with primary school learning contexts in Kenya.
- Proficiency in
mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoBoCollect, ODK, RedCap, CommCare).
- Competency in
Microsoft Word and Excel for data handling.
- Experience
conducting structured interviews or assessments with children.
- Solid
understanding of research ethics and child safeguarding standards.
- Fluency in
English and Kiswahili; ability to speak the local language of the county
applied for is highly desirable.
- Ability to
communicate with children using clear, age-appropriate language.
- Strong
interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- High attention
to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to meet
daily targets under tight timelines.
- Strong
organizational and time-management skills.
- Professionalism,
patience, and empathy are key when working with children.
- Commitment to
confidentiality and safeguarding.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Certification
or training in research ethics involving child participants.
- Knowledge of
Kenya’s competency-based curriculum (CBC) and foundational learning
benchmarks.
- Prior
experience with EGRA/EGMA tools or related literacy and numeracy
assessments.
How to
Apply
Please email your resume with
three professional referees and a one-page cover letter specifying the county
applied for and why you are interested in Teach For Kenya and this position to Peopleandculture@teachforkenya.org with
the Subject line “Research Assistant Application – [County Name]”. In the
subject line of your email, indicate the position you applied for.
