Field Enumerators- 10 Posts (Chuka) at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

REF No: HEA FE-01/2023

Duties and responsibilities

Pre-Enumeration duties:

• Attend enumerators’ training workshop.
• Participate in field piloting & testing of data collection tools.
• Receive enumeration materials and equipment from the principal investigator.
• Develop an enumeration schedule/itinerary.

Enumeration duties:

• Locate (or select) sample members/respondents.
• Conduct interviews with respondents.
• Collect data and record responses as instructed using the appropriate tools. Review the collected data at the end of every day before uploading it to the server.
• Comply with the requirements necessary as per the organization guidelines for data collection.
• Participate in daily briefs to report on the previous day’s activities and get updates/instructions from the Field supervisor.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the HIHEA MEL or designated Officer.

Post-Enumeration duties:

• Ensure that enumerator checking is complete.
• Ensure that all questionnaires/guides and equipment are accounted for.
• Turn over all literature and materials used in the survey to the HIHEA Team.

Specifications

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and qualifications:

• Highly organized individual, capable of handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time effectively.
• Experience in utilizing technology tools and possess the ability to master new technology tools, as required.
• Familiarity with the use of Android-based tablets or Smartphones and mobile data collection applications such as KOBO collect, amongst others.
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player.
• Willingness to travel and use public transport, covering long distances for assignments.
• Outstanding communication, writing, and research skills.
• Confidence and a can-do attitude, with the ability to advance projects with minimal supervision.
• Skills in qualitative data transcription are a plus, but not a must.
• A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of Hand in Hand Eastern Africa.