Vacancy title:
Field Manager
Jobs at:
Innovations for Poverty ActionDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 12 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview
• The Field Manager will report directly to the research associate and the IPA management team. The Field Manager will be responsible for assisting the IPA Zambia Survey Project team.
• Specific responsibilities include:
• Assist the Research Associate in developing an action plan for data collection which includes logistics of survey implementation to ensure a timely and efficient data collection. This includes team composition and schedule; travel logistics; data-quality plan; and spot-check plan.
Hire, train, and manage the field teams that will conduct the data collection for all phases of the project.
Assist in testing and piloting survey instruments for data collection.
Supervise and monitor quality execution of field work and survey administration – ensure that all stipulated project deadlines are met.
Manage field logistics and adapting field plans to changing conditions as necessary.
Monitor the well-being of field equipment (office, laptops, phones, etc.).
Perform any other duties as assigned to you by supervisor and management.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and interacting well with respondents.
Proficiency in written and oral communication in the local languages in the four provinces mentioned above.
• Previous experience with SurveyCTO is preferred
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Previous experience in conducting field surveys/Focus Group Discussions
Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to respectfully engage people in public
Must have basic knowledge of how to use Microsoft office tools, especially Word and Excel.
He/she must be physically fit
Good listening and analytical skills.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
Please click here to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS. Applications close Friday 1st March, 2024.
• DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Manager, IPA Zambia. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA.
• To apply for this job email your details to info-zambia@poverty-action.org
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