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Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states – Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna – focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Field Enumerator (Volunteer)

The Scope of Role

• The Enumerator will support the Results Measurement team to carry out fieldwork and other research activities, which may be required for the program’s functioning and strategy.
• The Enumerator’s contract is on a need-for-work basis and is not a full-time role. The Enumerator, working under the supervision of a Research Officer will be responsible for administering questionnaires to farmers or households in rural communities in Northern Nigeria, as well as providing important feedback on programs field research activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility
The Enumerator will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in collecting data as per the program requirements for its different sites   which may include anthropometric measurements
• Seek out respondents who fit the suggested profiles in assigned locations and collect data based on questionnaires developed and supplied by the program.
• Gather and accurately record responses on questionnaires provided by the Results Measurement team
• Ensure that questionnaires have been thoroughly checked and completed.
• Submit completed questionnaires and other equipment used in fieldwork to the research supervisor and will, if required to do so, compile his/her findings in a format required by the program
• As part of each assignment, participate in briefings; carry out data collection, data entry and/or reporting.
• Recognize and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from field research activities
• Work according to the program needs and on a project-by-project basis.

Reporting Lines:

• Enumerators will work in the field under the guidance and supervision of the Research Officers who will report to the Research Manager.

Essential Traits:

• Honesty: Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the program
• Communication: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.
• Relationship Builder: Able to build trust with people at the rural level and maintain confidentiality.
• Cultural Awareness: Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in Northern Nigeria.
• Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent is meaning or confusing the reader.
• Endurance: Must be able to work for a full day working hours in the field across a number of days.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or its equivalent
• Previous experience in conducting Nutrition, Health, WASH assessments
• Experience in data collection, administering questionnaires and conducting interviews, data collection and data entry
• Experience or knowledge of relevant agricultural markets in Northern Nigeria is an advantage;
• Willingness to learn and explore new experiences
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English and Hausa.

Working Conditions

• The contract is based on a “need for work” basis and remuneration will be paid based on the tasks carried out.
• The Enumerator may not work or be reimbursed for days beyond the maximum approved work days without prior written approval from SCI management.
• In no case shall the enumerator be reimbursed for more than eight (8) hours during an approved work day and may not be paid for work on Saturdays and Sundays unless agreed in advance.

Note

• Attach your CV/Resume, a maximum of three pages, and a page covering letter explaining how your skills and experiences match those needed for this post.
• Ensure that you include the names and full contact details of three referees on your CV. Also, ensure you include your language skills in your CV/resume.