Enumerator at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Job Title: Enumerator

Activities

• Conduct household and individual interviews using structured questionnaires or digital tools as per project requirements.
• Engage with beneficiaries in various settings, including shelters, distribution sites, and homes, to gather accurate and reliable information.
• Follow the project’s guidelines on data collection protocols, ensuring sensitivity, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of data collected, verifying responses with participants when necessary.
• Report and document any inconsistencies or issues faced during data collection to the MEAL Officer.
• Conduct data validation exercises with the MEAL team, as needed, to confirm data quality.
• Conduct post distribution monitoring (PDM) at field level under the close supervision of the MEAL Officer 
• Work closely with the MEAL Officer and project team to align data collection activities with project objectives.
• Submit daily and weekly reports on data collection progress and any challenges encountered in the field.
• Participate in training sessions and debriefs to refine data collection tools, improve techniques, and support learning within the team.
• Build positive relationships with community members to foster trust and ensure beneficiary comfort during data collection.
• Respond to beneficiary questions about the project in a respectful and clear manner.
• Maintain professionalism and sensitivity to cultural and social norms of the target communities.

Candidate Profile

• Secondary school certificate (minimum); a diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as an enumerator in humanitarian or development projects, especially within shelter, NFI, or similar fields.
• Knowledge of and experience working in conflict-affected areas like Borno State, with an understanding of the local culture and context.
• Fluency in English, Hausa, and/or Kanuri is highly preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapting to changing environments and field conditions.
• Willingness to travel to field sites within Borno State, with flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 8th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”