POSITIONS: SURVEY ENUMERATORS.
Indepth Research Institute, Data Science Lab Unit, offers Data Collection, Data Processing and Analytics services using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches and deliver data in the formats that are easy to comprehend and operationalize thus helping our clients positively influence their business developments. We use the modern data technologies and the latest statistical data soft wares to enhance these processes and produce effective data outputs to the benefits of our clients and their organizations.
Job summary.
We are seeking to
hire Survey Enumerators who
are based in each of the 47 counties in Kenya.
Key responsibilities
Conduct data
collection using the provided data collection tool (Either Online/Offline)
- Attend enumerator workshops to gain a thorough and
clear overview of the context, objectives and relevance of the impact of
the survey.
- Understand the manual content, the survey
instrument – questionnaire, the survey protocols and design.
- Visit each household, perform demos where
necessary, be keen to observe and check that there are no inconsistencies.
- Transcribe record, take pictures, enter and
maintain data in electronic forms in the App format provided.
- Conduct household survey on selected households
within the assigned areas
- Document all the findings in the provided data
collection tools.
- Participate in team review meetings at the
beginning/end of each day’s assignment
- Execute surveys and any additional survey-based
exercises in the project area as needed
- Compiling and sorting the filled data collection tools
as directed by the supervisor.
Reporting
- Present the data to the supervisor at the end of
each day.
- Report to the supervisor before and after day’s
work for further direction.
- Ensure submission of data gathered in an efficient
manner, either in paper format or through mobile application (to be
determined)
Expected Outputs
- Fill in duly completed questionnaires from the
field on daily basis
Minimum Qualifications
and Professional Experience
- Previous experience using mobile data collection
tools to collect data.
- Demonstrated prior experience in household
surveys, baseline surveys, midterm surveys or end line survey is an
added advantage.
- Relevant education and background.
- Must be keen, observant and pay attention to
detail especially in recording the responses.
- Must have a smart phone and strong technology
skills to input data in the App, take pictures and measurements.
- Must have a KRA pin and National ID card.
- Must be able to communicate in English, Swahili
and the respondent’s local language.
- Must have interpersonal skills to interact with
people from various backgrounds, explain the survey purpose and conduct
interviews.
- Comfortable commuting for long distances covering
a wide area.
- Available to work for the whole duration of the
survey.
- Familiarity with local context or culture.
- High integrity and punctuality.
- Teamwork and collaborative skills.
Mode of engagement
Successful candidates
will be contacted immediately to offer services as external consultants. More
information will be initiated in the first meeting.
Only applicants who have
the requisite qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply, by sending
their current CVs, with telephone and e-mail contacts; addresses of three
referees, and a cover letter to hr@indepthresearch.org cc. kelvin.nyaga@indepthresearch.co.rw.
Please put in the
subject line of your e-mail: “Enumerator
and County/Town of current residence”.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
