Position: Field Manager

Job Type: Fulltime

Location: Freetown

Contract Duration: 8 months

Reports to: Health Research Specialist

Background: RAMLabs is a research and policy advisory institution established by a group of researchers with extensive knowledge and experience working in the sub-region in various sectors. Using cutting-edge research techniques and sound scientific expertise, we design and implement high-quality research, and social experiments to inform policy and programmatic decision-making while contributing to the body of knowledge including academic literature. RAMLabs in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and researchers from the University of Chicago is implementing a study on the impact of misinformation and vaccine literacy training on vaccine and health outcomes.

Role Description: We are looking out for an experienced and motivated individual to serve as Field Manager on the project. The Field Manager will work with research associates and the Principal Investigators to implement the study.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will perform the following tasks with limited support from project Ras.

• Support RAs in the development of survey instruments, including downloading programmed surveys into phones/tablets and bench testing them.
• Help with the translations of survey questions into the local language.
• Support the formulation and implementation of field and training protocols.
• Support the recruitment, training, hiring, and supervision of field surveyors.
• Maintain effective liaison and proactive communications with field surveyors.
• Effectively manage enumerator timesheets and payment processes.
• Lead field monitoring and conduct accompaniments and other assessments during monitoring.
• Manage all field logistics, support the procurement of equipment, and set up this equipment to acceptable standards.
• Support in seeking ethical clearance and authorizations for the study including the intervention and evaluation.
• Prepare and monitor detailed field plans and enumerators’ schedules.
• Develop field budgets in coordination with the project RA.
• Manage field finance assumptions and supplies.
• Write detailed field updates and reports.
• Support data quality assurance, by communicating data issues to enumerators and giving corrections and feedback to the RA.
• Support the RA and other team members to ensure project objectives and activities are achieved in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out other tasks required by the team toward the implementation of the project.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in economics, development studies, public health or other related fields.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience managing large teams of surveyors, providing supportive monitoring, and reporting on research activities.

Language: Proficient in spoken and written English.  Local language capability is a plus.

Other Skills: MS Office software applications, Google Workspace, ODK/SurveyCTO Interface

How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to fconteh@ramlabs.org with amansaray@ramlabs.org and mfornah@ramlabs.org in copy.

Deadline: 27th March 2023 (17:00GMT)