150 Field Officers - IPA BRIDGES Project

FIELD OFFICER - IPA BRIDGES PROJECT 150 POSITIONS AVAILABLE REPORTING TO: Field Manager START DATE: May 2026 LOCATION: Busia, Bungoma, Embu, Kitui, Muranga, Siaya, Tharaka Nithi, and Trans Nzoia counties DURATION: 1 Month APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling basis ELIGIBILITY: Open to Kenyan citizens only ABOUT INNOVATIONS FOR POVERTY ACTION Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a global research and policy organization dedicated to discovering and scaling evidence-based solutions to poverty. The organization connects leading researchers with policymakers to design, rigorously test, and refine poverty reduction initiatives. Since 2002, IPA has partnered with over 600 academics to conduct more than 830 evaluations across 52 countries, generating research that has shaped hundreds of successful programs now benefiting millions of people worldwide. ABOUT THE BRIDGES PROJECT The BRIDGES Project is a quasi-experimental research initiative evaluating how Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) membership through the One Million Farmer Platform impacts rural women's economic empowerment in Kenya. The study will examine whether women participating in SACCOs and Farmer Producer Organizations experience improvements in farm productivity, income levels, consumption patterns, and overall economic empowerment outcomes. The research spans eight counties across Kenya's diverse agricultural regions. ABOUT THE ROLE Under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Officer and in accordance with IPA Kenya's policies, you will be responsible for collecting high-quality data that drives meaningful research outcomes. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate, reliable survey administration and maintaining the integrity of all data collection activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will administer surveys to study participants within their households using surveyCTO technology. You will conduct regular visits and tracking activities to locate and engage survey respondents. You will complete all required checklists and monitoring documentation with meticulous attention to detail. You will assist in organizing and preparing field materials, managing collected data, and securing all project materials appropriately. You will provide constructive feedback during debriefs about data collection activities and survey instruments to support ongoing project improvements. You will prioritize data integrity throughout the survey process and work to minimize errors in data collection and administration. You will support additional project implementation tasks and administrative duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE You must hold a diploma or higher qualification in social sciences or a related discipline, with a minimum of one year's experience in data collection work. You must demonstrate excellent verbal communication abilities and fluency in local languages spoken across the study areas. You should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong listening skills. You must have practical experience administering surveys using surveyCTO. You should demonstrate discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information. You must be willing and able to navigate the study regions using public transportation. You should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team structure. You need the capacity to recall details accurately and apply existing knowledge to new situations. You must be reliable and punctual with a proven track record of dependability. You should embody honesty, trustworthiness, and high ethical standards. You must be comfortable residing and working in the designated study counties throughout the data collection period. Candidates able to work across multiple counties will have an added advantage.