GiveDirectly Field Assistant Job in Siaya County, Kenya

Position: Field Assistant – Siaya County

Work location: Siaya County

Application deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis; final deadline is 6 PM, Sunday, October 7th 2012

Start date: Start dates vary from mid October – mid November

About GiveDirectly: GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that sends unconditional cash transfers to poor, rural households in Kenya.

Job Description:

Field Officers will work individually to identify program beneficiaries, collect data in the field, and complete other tasks required for the project or assigned by a supervisor.

The work will be based in Siaya County, though the exact location has not been confirmed.

Working outside of standard business hours in either the morning or evening or on weekends will sometimes be necessary.

Work Duration:

Successful applicants will initially be hired on a casual basis for a period of time ranging from 1 week to 3 weeks.

Those who demonstrate consistent exceptional performance and ability will be considered for longer -term placement.

Qualifications:

It is preferred, but not required, that candidates possess a college diploma, preferably in the social sciences, development studies, education, health, or related fields.

Candidates must have completed their Form 4.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and must be fluent in both English and Luo.

They must be team players, possess high attention to detail, and demonstrate punctuality.

Previous experience in data collection and survey administration as well as computer skills are a plus.

To Apply:

Interested applicants must submit a short cover letter, CV, three references, and a daytime phone number.

Your CV should include the languages in which you can communicate fluently, your scores or grades, and details about relevant work experience.

Applications must be emailed to Piali Mukhopadhyay at the following address:piali@givedirectly.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

At the latest, they must be received by 6 PM, Sunday, October 7, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.