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The Field Supervisor (FS) shall manage multiple teams of enumerators.
Responsibilities
Supervise the implementation of the wait time and price subsidy experiments.
Provide daily updates on data collection, including any challenges encountered to the IPA Field Manager and other research staff.
Support IPA research staff in data quality assurance activities.
Maintain confidentiality of data as per protocol provided by IPA.
Supervise enumerators by sitting in during interviews and carrying out spot checks.
Submit an activity report after the activities are completed.
Ensure safe custody of all project equipment and supplies.
Carry out community entry, advocacy, and mobilization in the communities assigned.
Carry out any other tasks assigned by IPA research staff.
Required Skills or Experience
Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), First Degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one year field / data collection experience.
Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn.
Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
Must be fluent in English and Yoruba. Fluency in any other local language widely spoken in Lagos is an added advantage.
Must be a resident of and familiar with transportation system in Lagos.
Should be willing to travel and work in local government areas and communities within Lagos in which the project is working in.
Must have leadership skills/experience in similar roles.
Candidates will mainly be considered for the roles they applied for. However, you may be considered for another role within the project based on your performance during field staff training.
Candidates are required to apply for positions they are willing to accept.
Do not submit multiple applications.
Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants are also encouraged to apply early.
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