NGO Jobs-Job Openings at Helen Keller International

Responsibilities

• Participate in intensive training on qualitative methods including focus group discussions (FGDs), pile sorting, seasonal calendars, and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools.
• Facilitate and document FGDs with diverse groups (e.g., mothers, grandmothers, fathers).
• Visit homes to learn and collaborate with caregivers to identify local, feasible complementary feeding solutions.
• Translate and transcribe interviews from Samburu, Kiswahili to English.
• Qualitative coding and analysis support.
• Maintain accurate field notes and ensure high-quality recordings.
• Ensure ethical standards in handling of participants and information.
• Work collaboratively with the team lead and transcription supervisor.
• Any other duties assigned by the Team leader or Supervisor

Qualifications and skills required:

• Minimum Diploma in Nutrition, Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), or key informant interviews (KIIs).
• Basic experience with qualitative coding frameworks (thematic, inductive, deductive).
• Ability to work systematically and follow coding guidelines.
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local Samburu dialect.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate accurately and contextually, while considering cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with transcription software is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural sensitivity and respect for local norms.
• Willingness to learn local solutions from families.
• Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (NVivo, Atlas.ti, Dedoose) preferred.
• Prior research or fieldwork experience in maternal and child health, nutrition, or community-based studies is an added asset.
• Must be fully available during the training and fieldwork periods.
• Preference will be given to individuals from Samburu County.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive training and data collection including a market survey exercise and compiling a key foods list.
• Ensure readiness of all data collection tools and supplies before field deployment.
• Administer surveys using Survey CTO.
• Ensure accurate sampling of markets and vendors as per the approved protocol.
• Uphold data quality standards and confidentiality of respondent information.
• Liaise with team leaders and supervisors for quality assurance and support.
• Any other duties assigned by the Team leader or Supervisor

Qualifications and skills required:

• Minimum Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Statistics, or related health sciences.
• Experience conducting structured household or market surveys
• Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (e.g., Survey CTO, KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local Samburu dialect.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be available full-time for the full duration of training and data collection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior research or fieldwork experience in maternal and child health, nutrition, or community-based studies is an added asset.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, SPSS, or Stata is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work on strict deadlines.
• Preference will be given to candidates from the study area.