Research & Data Collection Assistant (Openings: 6)

Humanities & NGOs

K sh 36,000 – 48,000 gross / month

Openings: 6 Location: Nairobi – Mathare (Area 4-B / 4-A) Overview: Our client runs evidence-based studies that shape real-world programs. As a Field Enumerator, you’ll be the link between communities and data, visiting households, obtaining consent, and following survey logic with precision. Accuracy isn’t optional; it’s what turns answers into insights that drive decisions. Some days are adventurous, walking neighborhood grids and navigating busy streets; other days are quieter, cleaning and validating the data you collected. You’ll quickly learn that a tidy dataset is as valuable as the stories behind the numbers. Politeness, stamina, and tablet fluency matter just as much as accuracy. Supervisors review submissions nightly, providing feedback so your work improves with each round. Every GPS point and completed questionnaire adds up to actionable intelligence for development projects. Start here, and the path is clear: Enumerator → Senior Enumerator → Research Assistant. If you enjoy structure, seeing tangible outcomes, and being a reliable part of a research machine, this role trains you for a career in data-driven social impact. Key Responsibilities: - Administer questionnaires; secure informed consent. - GPS tag; upload data; fix flagged inconsistencies. - Keep devices charged and safe; respect privacy. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Social Sciences/Statistics; 0–1 year. Skills: - Tablet fluency, accuracy, polite interviewing, and stamina. KPIs: - Completed surveys/day, error rate, adherence to sampling routes. Compensation (Kenya): - Base/contract stipend: KES 1,800–2,400 per field day (≈ KES 36,000–48,000/month). - Completion bonus: KES 5,000–10,000 at project end for quality. Estimates depend on instrument length, terrain, and quality scorecards. Benefits; - Project medical cover, airtime/data, training. Growth Path: - Enumerator → Senior Enumerator → Research Assistant.