How to Apply for 10 Data Collectors Job at Raising The Village

Vacancy Title: Data Collectors (20 Positions)
Type: Full Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Admin & Office
Duty Station: Sironko, Uganda
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

About Raising The Village:

Raising The Village is a transformative nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of communities in East Africa through a holistic approach. Having impacted over 900,000 people, we aim to reach one million annually by 2027. Our projects span multiple districts in Uganda, including Sironko, where we are currently looking to recruit data collectors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking 20 Data Collectors to join our Planning, Evaluation, and Learning department for a critical baseline household survey in Sironko district. The position involves collecting accurate and confidential data over a one-month period, with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in training on evaluation procedures and tools.
• Pretest and refine data collection tools.
• Conduct informed consent processes with local leadership and households.
• Follow the scheduled work plan to achieve daily targets while ensuring data quality.
• Conduct interviews and ensure adherence to data collection guidelines.
• Code, verify, and clean collected data, maintaining confidentiality.
• Manage and safeguard data collection tools such as tablets and computers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by RTV personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data collection is essential.
• Strong probing skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with research methods is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel and digital data collection tools (Survey CTO, Survey 123).
• Ability to follow data collection protocols and work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of data ethics.
• Willingness to work in remote and challenging terrains.
• Fluent in English, Lumasaaba, Luganda, and Lugisu.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the provided link by August 28, 2024. Attach a merged document including:

• CV
• Copies of academic documents
• A letter from the residential LC1 Chairperson
• National ID or valid identification

Please ensure all documents are merged into a single file before submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Raising The Village is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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