Data Collector

Job Overview

This position is for a short-term project. The Data Collectors will attend trainings, collect, and upload data related to the exercise via the selected data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer and collate qualitative data via the approved data collection tools.
• Timely and meaningfully support information flow from the field to the State Research Lead.
• Adhere to all data collection protocols during data collection activities.
• Attend and participate in project related trainings and workshops.
• Available for the entire duration of the project activities and willing to travel to select LGAs as required.
• Maintain cordial public relations with local stakeholders including government officials, facility staff, clients, and community members through observing meaningful and respectful engagement during fieldwork.
• Must score 80% or higher in post-training assessment, to participate in fieldwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of B.Sc. from Biological Science or Social Science background from a recognized university. University post-graduate students are at advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Familiarity with the selected work location.
• Fluent in the local language.
• Previous experience in carrying out qualitative data collection with relevant experience with electronic and mobile data capturing tools (ODK, KoboCollect, CSPro, Survey CTO).
• Attend full training for Data Collectors and pass post-training assessment.
• Individuals must score 80% or higher in the post-test to participate in fieldwork.
• Available for the entire duration of the project activities and willing to travel to select LGAs as required.
• Ability to comply with the estimated project timelines.