Jobs in Kenya at Innovations for Poverty Action - Interviewer Position

Job Title: Interviewer Position

Company: Innovations for Poverty Action

Location: Nairobi Kenya


Responsibilities:

• Work with community leaders and clinic providers to identify and recruit interview and focus group discussion participants from local communities and clinics
• Screen participants for eligibility and ensure informed consent process is thoroughly conducted for all participants
• Conduct in-depth interviews with clinic staff and patients
   
Direct focus group discussions by:

• Draw participants out and encouraging people to speak during the discussion
• Moderate dominant participants or people making inappropriate comments without disrupting the group
• Take minimal notes during interviews

• Handle environmental conditions, and respond to unexpected interruptions
• Record the discussion
• Follow-up on comments made by respondents that need clarification
• Make the group of participants feel comfortable and safe
• Have a good understanding of the subject matter for discussion
• Assist in organizing the focus group discussion, i.e. logistics planning, identify locations, advance contact with participants etc.
• Debrief with team after interview or focus group sessions
• Provide suggestions for improving guides and interviewing techniques
• Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner

Interviewer Key Requirements:

• A Diploma or University degree in Social Sciences or related field of discipline is an added advantage
• Must be a careful listener that will guide the discussion
• Complete knowledge of both English and Kiswahili languages
• Ability to understand various expressions
• Excellent verbal communication in both English and Kiswahili is desired
• Able to refrain from making comments or suggestions that will bias the conversations
• Preferred previous experience conducting qualitative research interviews
• Preferred previous experience working with poor communities and women
• Willingness to travel within the regions we are working in
• Comfortable with interviewing individuals who are professionals

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Transcriptionist Manager.” REF NO AHME-2013-09-02.

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.