Enumerators – Field Data Collectors

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realize their potential.

Position: Enumerators – Field Data Collectors

Job Location: Field where BRAC International has programs in different districts of Rwanda (Muhanga, Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye, Nyamagabe & Nyaruguru)

ABOUT BRAC

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org).

We are seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan Nationals for the “Field Data Collectors – Enumerators” position to support our Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. Enumerators will work in the field where BRAC International has programs in different districts of Rwanda under the guidance and supervision of the M&E Officer, Branch Manager, Regional Manager and will report directly to the Country Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The primary objective is to get qualified enumerators with experience in data collection, to support in undertaking assessments, surveys and routine data collection activities initiated by BRAC International in all districts of intervention. The main tasks that enumerators will be responsible for are the data collection of all facets of assessments, including rapid needs assessment, baseline surveys, mid-line and Endline evaluations. Hence, BRAC International will recruit experienced local researchers (data collectors) to undertake both quantitative and qualitative data collection with highest quality measures.

MAIN KEY RESULTS

Pre- enumeration duties

• Through training, develop sufficient comprehension of the programs, research protocol, ethical requirements, the study population and the study tools.
• Work with project teams to mobilize communities for interviews and discussions.

 Enumeration duties

• Collect data by using structured interviews with the sampled respondents and service providers using pre-developed questionnaires.
• Ensure completeness of forms for accuracy and consistency after the data collection.
• Facilitate qualitative interviews – Key informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs).
• Ensure proper and accurate transcription of information gathered through interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs).
• Ensure to collect accurate and quality data by reviewing and editing the collected data by checking all intentional and unintentional errors daily.
• Maintain effective teamwork and excellent communication with both the team leader, key staff and all other data collectors during fieldwork.
• Provide an update on the progress and challenges in the field and seek guidance on the way forward.
• Participate in data quality check exercises soon after data collection and have a close look at missing and error reported data.
• Ensure data quality, sampling protocols by accurately, and strictly following the guide/survey tools used for the specific data collection and conduct quality check before and after sending the data by looking and outliers, missing and error reported data
• Hand in assignments as instructed by the supervisor and any other notes on observations made during the interviews.
• Actively participate in daily briefing and debriefing sessions
• Represent BRAC International professionally and correctly for the assignments in all the target districts.

Post-enumeration duties

• Hand in assignments as instructed by the M&E team and any other notes on observations made during the interviews
• Ensure that enumerator checking is complete.
• Account for all questionnaires/guides and equipment.
• Turn over all literature and materials used in the survey to the M&E team

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• University degree in Business Administration, Social science, and Public Health.
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collections for monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment purposes.
• Prior minimum (3years), experience in conducting field research work using participatory approaches in different locations in the country is essential.
• Prior experience in interviewing and facilitating FDGs (Focus Group Discussions) and in-depth interviews
• Experience and knowledge on mobile data collection applications
• Displays exemplary positive behaviors for consistency, predictability and reliability at work to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel).
• Good working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda
• Candidates are requiring to present proof of experiencein data collection using various methods, both qualitative and quantitative, is a sound practice, especially in roles where data-driven decision-making is crucial.

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to collect and gather information in an objective way
• With the ability to actively listen and capture the exact response from respondents.
• Must have the ability to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.
• Confidently and professionally expresses self, able to ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the organization
• Should build trust with people in rural areas and ensure confidentiality.
• Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in the BRAC International district of intervention.
• Must be able to work for full-day working hours in the field across a number of days.
• Have the ability to work with a diverse team

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a signed cover letter in a single PDF format and any supporting documents to bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com.

Please ensure that your application package includes the following:

An updated CV, and years of experience.

Proof of experience in data collection using various methods, both qualitative and quantitative, is a sound practice, especially in roles where data-driven decision-making is crucial.

Application deadline: 21^st November 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”