Helen Keller International is conducting a formative study to strengthen nutrition practices among caregivers of children aged 6–23 months through improved complementary feeding. The study aims to inform the development of food-based recommendations and behaviour change strategies using participatory research methods. We are currently looking for suitable candidates on short term basis to fill the positions of enumerator to assist in collecting data in Samburu East Sub-County, Samburu County.
ENUMERATORS (6) QUALITATIVE
The
enumerators will be engaged for a maximum of 15days (5 days training November
10th – 14th November 2025, 5 days data collection, 17th – 21st November 2025
and 5 days data collection end of January 2025 TBC). The enumerators will be
reporting to the team leaders (MOH) and their respective study supervisors
depending on the task assigned.
Responsibilities
- Participate in intensive training on qualitative
methods including focus group discussions (FGDs), pile sorting, seasonal
calendars, and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools.
- Facilitate and document FGDs with diverse groups
(e.g., mothers, grandmothers, fathers).
- Visit homes to learn and collaborate with
caregivers to identify local, feasible complementary feeding solutions.
- Translate and transcribe interviews from
Samburu, Kiswahili to English.
- Qualitative coding and analysis support.
- Maintain accurate field notes and ensure
high-quality recordings.
- Ensure ethical standards in handling of
participants and information.
- Work collaboratively with the team lead and
transcription supervisor.
- Any other duties assigned by the Team leader or
Supervisor
Qualifications and skills required:
- Minimum Diploma in Nutrition, Sociology,
Anthropology, or related fields.
- Experience conducting in-depth interviews
(IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), or key informant interviews
(KIIs).
- Basic experience with qualitative coding
frameworks (thematic, inductive, deductive).
- Ability to work systematically and follow coding
guidelines.
- Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local
Samburu dialect.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and
organizational skills.
- Ability to translate accurately and
contextually, while considering cultural nuances.
- Familiarity with transcription software is an
added advantage.
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural
sensitivity and respect for local norms.
- Willingness to learn local solutions from
families.
- Familiarity with qualitative analysis software
(NVivo, Atlas.ti, Dedoose) preferred.
- Prior research or fieldwork experience in
maternal and child health, nutrition, or community-based studies is an
added asset.
- Must be fully available during the training and
fieldwork periods.
- Preference will be given to individuals from
Samburu County.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae as a single
documented to kenya.recruitment@hki.org . Contacts
of 3 referees’ preferably former supervisors, copies of certificates and other
supporting documents will be requested on qualification of the candidate.
Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.
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