CIPP Enumerators at Mercy Corps

Scope of Work for engagement of Enumerators

Background of the program

The Community Initiatives Initiates to Promote Peace (CPP) program is a five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded to Mercy Corps by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program has two overall objectives, which are to: ((1) empower communities to prevent and respond to violence and violent extremism by strengthening key skills and relationships, and (2) foster an enabling environment for peace through policy advocacy, media outreach, and linkages to development programs.  Led by Mercy Corps, CIPP is implemented in partnership with Pastoral Resolve (PARE), Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC), Savannah Centre for Diplomacy Democracy and Development (SCDDD) and African Radio Drama Association (ARDA).

Purpose of the Outcome Survey

Monitoring progress and evaluating results are key management functions in any performance-based management plan. For the CIPP consortium, performance monitoring is an on-going process that allows us to determine whether the program or activity is making progress towards its intended results, why or why not, and whether adjustments are required. Performance indicators, qualitative outcome monitoring, feedback mechanisms, and context monitoring will all play a critical role in planning and decision making as this program unfolds, allowing for the refinement and modification of program activities to maximize impact, while efficiently utilizing limited resources.

The purpose of the outcome survey is to collect information on existing conditions, as related to key indicators, provide information, which the CIPP project can monitor and assess its progress and effectiveness during implementation and after the activity is completed. Data collected and analyzed from the outcome survey will also provide the project team with a clearer picture of the level of conflict and other relevant information in target communities.

The survey will collect relevant data on conflict and other related activities in CIPP sites in Benue, Plateau, Kogi, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina states in order to measure the conflict situation. The information will be used to assess project progress and effectiveness and inform any necessary changes to the implementation of program activities; and to determine the degree to which changes related to key outcomes will be attributed to CIPP project interventions during implementation.

Responsibilities

The field enumerators will:

• Get familiar with data collection tools and study protocol
• Attend assessment orientation and data collection training
• Conduct data collection in CIPP sites in Benue, Plateau, kogi, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina states
• Work collaboratively with CIPP project team to ensure successful implementation of the outcome study
• Review filled data collection tools to ensure completion and quality of data
• Provide guidance and clarifications at data analysis stage regarding collected data as need    
• Play a key role in the mobilization of community respondents for the survey.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Degree, HND, ND, SSCE in the fields of the Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or Statistics.
• A sound track record in developing and conducting research
• Proven skills in the use of mobile device for data collection
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Northern part of Nigeria
• Experience working in the selected communities and a good understanding of the local dialects is preferred.
• Experience in data collection and analysis using participatory methodology.
• Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local language (Hausa, Fulfulde, Tiv, Agatu, Idoma, Igala, Ebira).

Desirable:

• Previous experience conducting community based data collection
• Knowledge of local language
• Experience and skills in management of staff
• Understanding of the region dynamics of the conflict

Indigenes and residents of Benue:(Agatu, Buruku, Guma, Makurdi), Kogi:(Yagba West, Lokoja, Dekina, Igala Mela), Plateau:(Bokkos, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa), Kaduna:(Kajuru, Kachia, Zaria, Kaduna North), Kano:(KMC, Nassarawa, Fagge, Dala), Katsina: (Katsina, Safana, Jibia and Batsari LGAs)  are highly encouraged to apply.

The enumerators will work with:

 CIPP Monitoring and Evaluation team and Consortium Partners.

The enumerators will report to:

CIPP Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager.Do This