FIELD ENUMERATORS (Jigawa State)

Job Summary

The Enumerator will be responsible for data collection and conducting interviews with community respondents based on the evaluation/assessment questionnaires. He/she is required to have prior experience and proficiency in data collection, research using various data collection tools, and a fundamental understanding of the study's context and language.

Job Details

SCOPE:

Employment Type: Contract - Part-Time 

Job Status: Nationals only.

Slots: 100

Locations: Dutse, Ringim, Kiyawa, Kafin Hausa and Jahun LGAs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist CARE and partner in data collection and entry as per CARE requirements. 
• Provide interpretation of questions to help respondents during interviews, surveys, and assessments.
• Facilitate data entry on both online and offline platforms.
• Provide transcribed versions of the FGD, and KII notes, including audio records response. 
• Adhere to the principle of confidentiality on all information collected and that of project participants (Data Protection)
• Ensure research ethics, survey guidelines, and assessment requirements inform the conduct and behavior of Field Enumerators
• Participate in pre- and post-activity debriefing, to present findings and resolve challenges. 
• Share field notes and recordings as they are available with the research team.
• Informing the supervisor team of any misinformation/lack of information, complaints, or additional feedback from project participants.
• Follow CARE policies regarding information and data management and protection of project participants.
• Comply with quality and research ethics requirements during fieldwork (this includes data protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants)
• Conduct key in-depth interviews (KII and FGDs) in the assigned communities.
• Double check information on survey forms, and tablets to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Engage in data entry or production of soft copy in cases where paper-based options are used. 
• Enumerators are expected to always respect community leadership, cultural norms, and traditions and display a humanitarian code of conduct.
• Collect and enter data as required by the project at selected locations assigned to her/him. 
• Be expected to ensure completeness of all assigned questionnaires, discussion guides, or data collection tools.
• Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the supervisor. 

Key Deliverable(s):

• Pictures of field activities 
• Audio files (where applicable)
• Field summary report
• Conduct interviews 
• Interview summaries/notes and transcribe FGD notes. 
• Participation in debriefing sessions 
• Complete the survey form (according to targets).

Requirements

• All applicants must possess a minimum of Diploma or NCE in Social Science, Management Science, Information Management System, or equivalent is required. B.Sc. or HND will be an added advantage. 
• Languages required: Fluency in English and Hausa is mandatory, both oral and spoken. 
• Must be resident in the state and LGA's of implementation, and be willing to go to the remote communities. 
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (ODK tools, Kobo Toolbox, SurveyCto  CommCare) 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Able to adapt within a work environment containing individuals of multiple and various culture, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
• Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Additionally, to be eligible to apply, the intended applicant must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and an active bank account.
• Ability to work under pressure and demanding circumstances alone or within a team.
• Because enumerators are to be recruited locally, they will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation in the town they chose for the exercise.
• High regard for cultural norms and traditions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills, respect, patience, and good leadership skills.

Desired

•  B.Sc. or HND will be an added advantage. 
• Ability to speak the local language. 

NOTE:

• Applicants should clearly indicate his/her State of Origin, State and LGA of residence and languages spoken in their application forms (CV/Cover Letter).  
• Please note that consideration will be given to indigenous people from the specific State /LGA the position covers.
• Only application that follows the guidelines of the application will be considered and only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a screening exercise.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested jobseekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Company

CARE

https://www.carenigeria.org/

CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. CARE Nigeria was established in Nigeria in April 2017 and has been predominantly operating in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.