Qualitative and Quantitative Field Interviewers at The African Population and Health Research Center

APHRC seeks to recruit qualified Qualitative and Quantitative Field Interviewers to support data collection for its CACEPS Project (WP 2). This study aims to examine how climate change, food and nutrition security, and cross-border trade interact along selected trade corridors and aims to build the Food System Resilience Index (FSRI) as a predictive monitoring tool for regional food security. Data collection is scheduled to take place in November 2026 to January 2027.

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to- policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.

Qualitative Field Interviewers.

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Moderate/facilitate qualitative interviews with community members in the study area.
• Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing reports/notes.
• Prepare data collection progress report and updates.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the team leader and principal investigator.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or public health or another relevant subject.
• Fluent in English and Swahili, both oral and written.
• Prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Have proven experience in qualitative research methods (conducting FGDs, IDIs and/or KIIs).
• Residents of Busia and Malaba (or areas close to the sites) areas will have an added advantage.

Quantitative Field Interviewers

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Identify households and recruit participants who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Conduct quantitative data collection in the assigned households.
• Complete, edit and submit all assigned interviews for cross-checking and verification by the team leader on a daily basis.
• Fill in daily progress reports/timesheets.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Assist the research team in other project-related activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Have completed secondary education and possess a minimum grade C Plain in KCSE
• Have proven experience in quantitative data collection in rural and urban settings
• Experience in public health and or nutrition surveys
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Have experience in using electronic data capture methods like digital recorders and survey CTO or open data kit (ODK)
• Residents of Busia and Malaba (or areas close to the sites) areas will have an added advantage
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili (verbal and written)
• Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026

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