Catholic Relief Services Annual Survey Enumerators Jobs in Uganda

Catholic Relief Services Annual Survey Enumerators Jobs in Uganda

Job summary:

• The enumerators will be primarily responsible for collecting data for the Nuyok participant based annual survey at household level;

• The enumerators will be responsible to gather and accurately record responses in the
questionnaire uploaded in CommCare Mobile Application;

• Ensure that data entered into the system is accurate and complete;

• Recognize and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from the field in the course of the survey.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the data enumerator are as follows:

Pre-data Enumerators duties:

• Participate in the training workshop for the survey questionnaire to understand the requirements and contents;

• Participate in training workshop and orientation of the use of the CommCare based questionnaire;

• Participate in a questionnaire pretest and trial-run of the data processing and reporting.

Data Enumerators duties:

• Conduct face to face interviews with selected respondents using the survey questionnaire;

• Enter responses to the CommCare application using data collection tablets;

• Ensure daily uploads of survey data into the server;

• Report key issues of concern during data collection and hand over to the team lead at end of each day;

• Exercise high level of security measures to avoid data loss and theft of devices.

Post-Data Collection duties:

• Return all data collection gadgets and materials to survey supervisor;

• Answer any questions from the supervisor regarding the data uploaded;

• Maintain confidentiality of all the information under your access;

• Participate in any post survey learning event Nuyok may organize.

Essential Traits

• Honesty: Enumerators should be able to show a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent Nuyok;

• Ability to Communicate: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him;

• Relationship Building: Able to build trust with people at the rural level and maintain
confidentiality;

• Cultural Awareness: Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in Karamoja;

• Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning;

• Endurance: Must be able to work for full day working hours in the field across a number of days.

Qualifications and Skills

Successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in in Economics, Social Sciences or Development Studies.

• Previous experience conducting data collection using mobile devices is a must;

• Highly organized individual, capable of handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time effectively;

• Must be available for the entire period.

• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player;

• Willingness to work long hours to achieve set goals;

• MUST be fluent in the local languages Leb Thur, Nga’karimojong;

• Working English language proficiency;

• Self-motivated and willing to learn;

• Experience with development programming, preferably in one or more of the following sectors: agro-enterprise and agriculture; DRR and resilience; irrigation and natural resource management including farmer producer group (FPG) participants; livestock and fisheries; nutrition-related SBCC activities; savings and internal lending communities (SILC); and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH);

• Knowledge of CommCare Application is an added advantage but not a requirement.

Timeframe:

• The enumerators positions are short-term (7 working days) in September 2020.

• In addition to the daily rate, enumerators will be provided with all travel arrangements for field data collection and piloting of the tools.

• Travel to the training location will not be compensated.

• Meals and refreshment may not be provided during the data collection period.

• Successful candidates will cater for their own accommodation in the areas of their assignment hence people residing in the areas of operation highly desirable.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics

• CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

How to Apply

NOTE: To apply, please follow the instructions below:

• Email a cover letter and CV only to

• ug_recruitment@crs.org by August 23, 2020 at 5:00pm.

• Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application.

• In the subject line of the email, copy and paste ANNUAL SURVEY ENUMERATOR. All
applications that do not contain this subject line will be rejected and not read.

• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED


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