APHRC Hiring Quantitative Field Enumerators

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The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading African research-to-policy institution dedicated to generating high-quality evidence, strengthening research and implementation capacity, and promoting the effective use of data to inform policies and programs across the continent. The Center works at the interface of research, capacity development, and policy engagement, with the objective of ensuring that development decisions in Africa are grounded in credible, contextually relevant evidence.

APHRC plays a critical role in advancing the African research and development ecosystem through a deliberate focus on building strong African research leadership and institutional capacity. Its work emphasizes the translation of research findings into actionable insights that can inform policy formulation, program design, and implementation. Through sustained engagement with governments, development partners, and practitioners, APHRC promotes evidence-informed decision-making across sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to improved outcomes in health, education, and broader development sectors.

Role of APHRC in the TeachWell Project

As the research and learning partner within the TeachWell Project consortium, APHRC is responsible for generating implementation-focused evidence to support learning, adaptation, and scale-up of project interventions. The TeachWell Project seeks to strengthen teaching quality and improve learning environments in refugee and host community schools, where educators often operate under constrained and complex conditions.

Within this partnership, APHRC is conducting an Implementation and Fidelity Study aimed at assessing:

1. The extent to which TeachWell interventions are delivered as originally designed.
2. How the interventions are adopted and implemented within school settings.
3. The contextual factors that influence implementation quality and consistency.
4. Teachers’ experiences with the core components of the TeachWell Project.

The study focuses on understanding how teachers in refugee and host community schools engage with and apply key TeachWell interventions, including:

• Professional development and instructional support provided to teachers.
• Changes in instructional practices within classrooms.
• Classroom environment and learning conditions.
• Selected aspects of teacher well-being relevant to instructional quality and retention.

The findings from this study are intended to inform program refinement, strengthen implementation strategies, and contribute to broader evidence on education interventions in displacement-affected and resource-constrained settings.

Recruitment of Quantitative Field Enumerators

To support the successful implementation of this study, APHRC seeks to recruit qualified Quantitative Field Enumerators to participate in data collection activities. The enumerators will work under the supervision of APHRC research staff and field coordinators and will be directly involved in collecting high-quality quantitative data from study participants.

Key information about the assignment includes:

• Data collection is scheduled to take place in March 2026.
• Enumerators must be available to work full-time for the duration of the study.
• The role requires strict adherence to ethical research standards and safeguarding protocols.
• The assignment provides an opportunity to contribute to a policy-relevant research initiative led by a reputable research institution.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Quantitative Field Enumerators will be responsible for supporting all aspects of field-based data collection in line with approved study protocols. Their duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

1. Training and preparation
   • Commit to attending all scheduled training sessions prior to the start of data collection.
   • Participate actively in training on study objectives, data collection tools, ethical considerations, and safeguarding procedures.
2. Fieldwork engagement
   • Commit to all assigned days of data collection and work full-time throughout the study period.
   • Conduct interviews with study participants using structured quantitative tools.
3. Ethical compliance
   • Obtain informed consent from all study participants prior to conducting interviews.
   • Ensure that consent procedures are clearly explained and properly documented.
4. Data collection and recording
   • Accurately collect and record responses using electronic data capture systems.
   • Use digital recorders where required, in line with study protocols.
   • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of all data collected.
5. Quality assurance and reporting
   • Participate in daily debrief meetings with supervisors and research team members.
   • Share field experiences, challenges, and observations to support continuous quality improvement.
6. Equipment management
   • Serve as a custodian of APHRC data collection equipment during fieldwork.
   • Ensure safe handling, secure storage, and proper return of all assigned devices and materials.
7. Safeguarding and professionalism
   • Observe all safeguarding procedures throughout interactions with study participants.
   • Conduct all field activities with professionalism, respect, and sensitivity to participant contexts.
8. Additional responsibilities
   • Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the field supervisor or study coordinator to support successful completion of the study.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants for the Quantitative Field Enumerator position must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Academic qualifications
   • Possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum overall grade of C plain.
2. Technical experience
   • Prior experience using electronic data capture systems such as SurveyCTO or similar platforms.
   • Experience working with electronic devices, including tablets, smartphones, or digital audio recorders, for data collection purposes.
3. Data quality and attention to detail
   • Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered.
   • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols precisely.
4. Language proficiency
   • Fluency in both English and Swahili, with the ability to conduct interviews confidently in either language.
5. Availability and commitment
   • Availability to work full-time for the entire duration of the study, including training and fieldwork periods.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are required to submit the following application documents:

1. A cover letter that clearly indicates:
   • The position being applied for.
   • The applicant’s county of residence.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae that includes:
   • Current contact information.
   • The names and contact details of three professional referees.

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit complete application documents will be considered for this assignment.

To apply, kindly submit your application on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at Qazi- Applicant Tracking System by February 4, 2026, under the Quantitative Field Interviewers posting.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Special Notice
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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