MRV Team Leader at Burn Nigeria

About the role

• BURN is looking for an MRV Team Leader who will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data collected.
• This position involves monitoring data quality on dashboards and ODK (Kobo), overseeing enumerator route plans for representative sampling, conducting on-the-ground monitoring, and supporting enumerator mobilization and training.
• The Team Leader will also be responsible for data cleaning, general administration tasks, and collaborating closely with the Field Survey Coordinator and Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data QA/QC:  

• Monitoring the data on the dashboard(s) and on ODK (Kobo) to ensure it meets the desired quantity and quality. 
• Monitor Enumerators’ route plan to ensure its representative sampling at the ward level. This shall be done by randomly selecting enumerators for on-the-ground monitoring within any active LGA. 
• Contact data enumerators with defective data and cause corrections of defective data. 
• Assist in troubleshooting issues arising from the field. 

Enumerators Mobilization and Training: 

• Support the FS Coordinator with the screening of potential Enumerators to ensure the right profile candidates are recruited. 
• From time to time, support the FS Coordinator with the dissemination of training to new Enumerators. 

Assist in data cleaning where necessary. 

• Review all survey responses and weed out any unusable surveys. 

General Administration:  

• Assist with the preparation of Enumerator payrolls, as well as confirm that enumerators have met the desired data quantities. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the FS Coordinator or FS Project Manager. 

Skills and Experienc

• A diploma in a relevant field such as statistics, data science, social sciences, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience in data quality assurance and control, preferably in a field related to social research, surveys, or data collection projects.
• Experience in working with data collection tools like ODK (Kobo) and familiarity with dashboard monitoring.
• Proficient in using data analysis tools and software.
• Familiarity with data cleaning techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of GIS tools for monitoring route plans and sampling at the ward level.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with enumerators and address any issues related to defective data.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.