POSITION: COGNITIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS

LOCATION: KILIFI, NAROK, MIGORI COUNTIES

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to- policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.

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. Applicants from Kilifi, Narok and Migori counties are encouraged to apply.

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 one of the counties of focus: Kilifi, Narok, or Migori.


• 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.

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.