Kenya Field Supervisor

Duration: May – June 2025
Application Deadline: 09 May 2025
Position Type: Short-Term Role

M31 Research is seeking a qualified Field Supervisor to oversee the design, implementation, and completion of an endline survey measuring awareness and investment decision-making among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) related to climate-friendly energy technologies.

Scope of Work:

The selected consultant will be responsible for the following:

1. Survey Preparation and Planning

• Collaborate with the project team to identify 100 MSMEs for participation in Kisumu and Siaya counties.
• Review and refine the standardised questionnaire to ensure clarity and alignment with output indicators.
• Develop and finalise all supporting documentation, including consent forms and digital survey tools.

2. Data Collection Oversight

• Supervise fieldwork operations, ensuring accurate door-to-door survey implementation.
• Ensure strict adherence to the questionnaire structure, which includes:
• General respondent information (e.g. sex, intervention area)
• Awareness of technologies and their benefits
• Investment decision-making considerations and influencers
• Ensure collection of gender-disaggregated data reflecting both awareness levels and investment behaviour.

3. Data Management

• Oversee data cleaning and validation procedures.
• Submit a complete, high-quality dataset ready for analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 6 years conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys.
• At least 3 years working in development cooperation or donor-funded projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Kenya.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili (C2). Knowledge of Luo is an added advantage.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency with data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO or KoboToolbox.
• Strong understanding of MSME dynamics and behavioural research.

Interested candidates should submit a CV (maximum 4 pages) and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability to this Google Form  by 9 May 2025.