Responsibilities include:

Field Operations Management

Manage and oversee data collection efforts, including planning logistics for regular in-person and phone surveys.

Train enumerators and field teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection.

Manage field teams at project sites from CBD/Kilimani in Nairobi, collect regular updates on data collection progress and spending, tackle any challenges the team faces, and escalate as appropriate 

Conduct daily High Frequency Checks (HFCs) to identify and resolve data quality issues in real-time

Research Implementation & Coordination

Ensure the intervention and data collection adhere strictly to the research protocol

Liaise regularly with academic research teams outside the country via weekly calls, raise implementation concerns, and coordinate on corrective measures.

Support the design and implementation of the study at all stages of the randomized evaluation, in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs)

Document the data monitoring process, including any deviations from the original study design

Data Management & Quality Assurance

Code and troubleshoot surveys using tools such as SurveyCTO, Qualtrics, and support lab-based experiments via oTree

Implement randomization protocols 

Establish and maintain robust data quality safeguards and auditing systems

Manage and clean data to ensure adherence to ethical standards and facilitate the replication of study results

Ensure the project complies with all relevant ethical requirements

Data Analysis

Analyze quantitative data generated by the experiment to produce insights and support reporting needs.

Essential Qualifications and Traits

Experience in team management in any context 

Hold, or be close to completion of, a Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Economics, Statistics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics, or a related discipline requiring substantial quantitative coursework 

Strong skills in econometrics and programming (especially STATA and/or R) 

Keen understanding of randomized controlled trials and experimental methods

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Strong managerial and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure 

A systematic, thorough, and well-organised approach to work, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to take responsibility for the delivery of research outputs to specific deadlines 

A committed and collaborative team player, with the ability to work constructively and effectively with research partners 

Highly self-motivated and able to take initiative without much supervision 

Willingness to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, for at least two years 

Demonstrated interest in development economics