Enumerators (6) Qualitative at Helen Keller International

The name Helen Keller is known around the world as a symbol of courage in the face of overwhelming odds, yet she was much more than a symbol. She was a woman of luminous intelligence, high ambition and great accomplishment who devoted her life to helping others. Helen Keller, our co-founder, envisioned a world without barriers to human potential. Guided by her fierce optimism, we have been working on the front lines of health and well-being for more than 100 years. Working in 19 countries across Africa and Asia-as well as in the United States-we are dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty.

 

Enumerators (6) Qualitative

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationSamburu
  • Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer  , Project Management 

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.

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Method of Application

Interested candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae as a single documented to kenya.recruitment@hki.org  . Contacts of 3 referees’ preferably former supervisors, copies of certificates and other supporting documents will be requested on qualification of the candidate. Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.

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