Key Responsibilities
- Support data collection including facilitation
of Action Committees, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant
interviews.
- Capturing accurate field notes and expanding
notes daily in a timely manner and submission to the Research Manager for
review
- Adhere to all data collection protocols to
ensure accuracy of data
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards,
handling sensitive information with care.
- Attend daily debrief meetings with the research
team
- Safely store and manage equipment (tape
recorders)
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Have a Diploma in Gender and Development
Studies, Community Development, Sociology, Public Health, Nutrition,
Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field. (Degree will be an added
advantage)
- Demonstrated prior experience in conducting
qualitative data collection
- Currently a resident of Kilifi County,
preferably from Ganze, Kaloleni, or Magarini sub counties.
- Familiar with the local communities,
understanding and respecting local customs and norms.
- Strong communication skills and ability to
communicate fluently in Kiswahili and local language relevant to the study
implementation sites
- Attention to detail, ensuring accurate and
consistent data recording
- Ability to work longer hours and sometimes over
the weekends if required.
- Be able to adhere to Helen Keller Safeguarding
policies
How to Apply
Interested
candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae as a single
document to kenya.recruitment@hki.org
Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged. The
deadline for application is 15th September 2025.
