African Institute For Development Policy (AFIDEP) – Field Staffs.

AFIDEP is looking to recruit qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions listed below to collect quantitative and qualitative data for the methodological piloting component of an ongoing  project.

1. Quantitative Research Assistants (12) positions

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Public Health or closely related field
• Some experience in conducting surveys on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Experience with electronic data collection (CSPro will be an added advantage)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• If applying to be based in Makueni: proficient in Kamba and Kiswahili languages (verbal and written)
• Applicants based in Mombasa: proficient in Swahili (verbal and written)

2. Qualitative Research Assistants (12) positions

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Public Health or closely related field.
• Experience and skills in qualitative research work
• Ability to facilitate in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
• Have experience in note taking during qualitative interviews
• Have experience in transcription of audio-interviews
• If applying to be based in Makueni, proficient in Kamba and Kiswahili languages (verbal and written)
• Applicants  based in Mombasa, proficient in Swahili (verbal and written)

3. Quantitative Field Supervisors (2) positions

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or other related fields
• At least three years’ experience in research including coordinating quantitative data collection or research activities related to sexual reproductive health rights and using electronic data collection
• Experience in spearheading community mobilization to maximize study participation
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in either Makueni or Machakos Counties will be an added advantage

4. Qualitative Field Supervisors (2) positions

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or other related fields
• At least three years’ experience in research including coordinating qualitative data collection or research activities related to sexual reproductive health rights
• Experience in spearheading community mobilization to maximize study participation
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in either Makueni or Machakos Counties will be an added advantage

How to apply:

Candidates meeting the above Essential and some of the Desirable qualifications and experience can send the following:

• A motivation letter illustrating their suitability against the listed qualifications, competencies, and skills
• An up-to-date CV including three relevant referees
• Applications should be sent to hr@afidep.org not later than 5^th  April, 2021 with the title “TEAM UP PROJECT as the subject line.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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