Eumerators at Medecins Du Monde

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Accountability officer, the Enumerators will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Responsible for collecting high-quality data, using an electronic data collection tool designed by Médecins du Monde
• Identify and report any issues that may arise while attempting to obtain valid data.
• Interpret interview questions to assist respondents in understanding them and providing eloquent answers
• Double-check information on survey forms or information pads to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Engage in data entry in cases where paper base options are used.
• Participate in less than or half-day debrief sessions to share field experiences about the community and the entire data collection process.
• Comply with quality and research ethics requirements during field works (this includes data protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants)
• Conduct key in-depth interviews (KII and FGDs) in the assigned communities
• Share field notes and recordings as they are available with the MDM Research/MEAL team.
• Transcribe audio recordings of interviews (assigned).
• Participate in After Action Review at the end of the data collection exercise.
• Participate in daily debrief sessions with Research team lead, to present findings and make input.
• Follow MDM policies regarding information and data management and protection of project participants.
• Participate in initial training sessions.
• Enumerator must have an android phone/tablet installed with android 4.0 software.
• Informing the MEAL team of any misinformation/lack of information, complaints, or additional feedback from project participants.
• Work closely with the supervising MEAL staff officer to administer the total number of forms required for the assessment according to participant list.
• Enumerators are expected to always be respectful of the community and community leadership and membership.

CANDIDATE PROFILE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Educational qualification minimum of National Diploma or NCE.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Northeast Nigeria.
• Experience working in selected communities and a good understanding of the local dialects is preferred (Hausa and Kanuri) i.e., reading and writing clear and concise note.
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (ODK, ONA and COMMCARE) and analysis using participatory methodology with basic ICT skills.
• Able to adapt within a work environment containing individuals of multiple and various cultural, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
• Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• NGO and organizational experience - aware of and adhere to the general rules and regulations of MDM.
• Additionally, to be eligible to apply, an individual must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and bank account.
• Good resistance to stress and workload. Candidates must be resident in the underlisted LGAs and be willing to go to the small communities to carry out the exercise.
• Ability to work under pressure and demanding circumstances alone or within a team.
• Because enumerators are to be recruited from these specific small towns, they will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation in the town they chose for the exercise.
• High regard for cultural norms and traditions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skill, respect, patience and good leadership skills.

DELIVERABLES

• Interview summaries/notes
• Pictures from field engagements
• Audio files (where applicable)
• Complete survey form (as per targets).
• Uploaded forms based on targets where applicable

OTHER

• Establish good relationships with the different stakeholders to have a smooth implementation of MDM project.
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services.
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.