Cognitive Field Interviewers- Kilifi NGO Job APHRC
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APHRC is currently leading the Kenya Young Adolescents Gender Norms Study which aims to generate and strategically share evidence on key gender norms that influence behavior, health and socio-economic outcomes among young adolescents aged 10 – 14 years in Kenya. As part of the study’s preparation phase, we will conduct cognitive interviews to assess whether the survey tools are understandable, appropriate and acceptable to the target population. Cognitive interviewing will also help ensure that questions are interpreted (understood) by the target population as intended.
To support this activity, APHRC invites applications from qualified individuals (18) to serve as Cognitive Field Interviewers for the study. Data collection will take place in October and November 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Uphold ethical standards by obtaining and documenting informed consent/assent from study participants prior to the interviews.
- Conduct cognitive interviews with respondents.
- Observe and record how respondents interpret and respond to questions.
- Document insights, issues and feedback to support tool refinement.
- Transcribe the audio recordings.
- Populate the data analysis framework.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, or related disciplines within the social sciences.
- Must be a resident of Kilifi
- Proficiency in both Swahili and English; knowledge of local languages spoken in study locations an added advantage.
- Previous experience in conducting cognitive interviews or interviews with adolescents is an added advantage.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Swahili.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with electronic data collection.
- Must be available full-time during the training and data collection period.
- Application documents should include:
- Cover letter indicating your county of residence.
- CV with contact details of three references.
- Copies of academic certificates.
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