Field Officer – Daycare Evaluation Program (DEP)

 Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. The Daycare Evaluation Program (DEP) Project is a project that seeks to evaluate the market- and firm-level impacts of an innovative social franchising model implemented by Kidogo that aims to improve childcare quality and access in multiple Counties in Kenya. 
Field Officer – Daycare Evaluation Program (DEP)

• We are currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic Field Officers to support a component of Child development for children aged 3–6 years. Field Officers will administer the International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA) using SurveyCTO and interact directly with young children in daycare, preschool or home settings. This role primarily involves administering one-on-one child assessments with young children and therefore requires individuals who are patient, engaging and comfortable working directly with children. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one IDELA child assessments using SurveyCTO.
• Screen participants and obtain required caregiver consent and child assent.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data collection.
• Participate in training, piloting, and daily field debriefs.
• Maintain field records and safeguard project equipment.
• Follow child safeguarding, confidentiality, and research ethics protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or higher in Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with or assessing children aged 3–6 years is an advantage.
• Experience using SurveyCTO, ODK, or similar data collection platforms.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Patient, engaging, flexible, and comfortable working with young children.
• Willingness to work in field settings with minimal supervision.

• Preferred: Candidates based in or familiar with the project counties, particularly Mombasa, Kilifi North, and Kilifi South, are encouraged to apply.
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• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.