Field Enumerators and Supervisors at Research Analytics International (RAI)

Location: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania

Organization: Research Analytics International (RAI)

Job Description

1. Background & Position Overview

Research Analytics International is seeking qualified, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Field Enumerators to conduct primary quantitative and qualitative data collection across selected study sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Enumerators will play a critical role in gathering high-quality, reliable field data. The role involves participating in mandatory field training, traveling to target intervention communities, administering survey instruments, and ensuring data integrity throughout the collection process.

2. General Duties & Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend and actively participate in all pre-deployment training sessions and pre-testing of survey instruments.
• Data Collection: Administer surveys and conduct interviews with target participants according to project protocols and sampling guidelines.
• Data Quality Control: Ensure completed questionnaires are accurate, complete, and uploaded/submitted daily according to supervisor instructions.
• Field Logistics & Ethics: Coordinate closely with team leaders, adhere to field ethics, obtain informed consent from all participants, and ensure strict confidentiality of respondent data.
• Community Engagement: Conduct interviews in the appropriate local languages while maintaining a respectful and cultural approach in target communities.

3. Country-Specific Requirements & Deployment Summary

Country

Total Enumerator Days

Mandatory Language Proficiency

Focus Areas / Context

Ethiopia

• 84 Days

Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Hadiya, and Hammer

• Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.

Uganda

• 108 Days

Luganda, Luo, and Japadhola/Lugisu/Lusamia OR Kiswahili

• Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.

Kenya

• 32 Days

Kiswahili, Gabra, and Borana

• Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.

Tanzania

• 75 Days

Kiswahili

• Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.

Note: Total enumerator days cover all phases: mandatory training, travel between intervention sites, and active field data collection.

4. Qualifications & Key Skills

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven prior experience as a quantitative or qualitative field enumerator or data collector.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CSPro).
• Language Skills: Mandatory fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in the specified local language(s) for the respective country applied for.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving abilities in field settings.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their application via email to: info@researchanalyticsintl.org.

Email Submission Checklist

Please ensure your application email contains the following details:

1. Subject Line Format:

   Application for Enumerator Position – [Country Name] – [Your Full Name]

   (e.g., Application for Enumerator Position – Kenya – Jane Doe)

2. Updated Resume / CV: Attach an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant data collection experience.
3. Required Information in Email Body:
   • Working Contact Details: Phone number (with country code), current physical location/city, and active email address.
   • Languages Spoken: Clearly list all languages you speak fluently (referencing the required languages for your target country).
   • Daily Rate: Specify your expected Daily Rate in USD (or local currency equivalent) for enumerator services.
   • References: Provide full details for 2 to 3 professional references who can vouch for your field data collection experience (Include: Full Name, Organization, Designation, Phone Number, and Email).

Important Notice: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the specific language and country experience requirements will be contacted for further steps.