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Job Title:   Data Enumerators (Several Fresher Data Collection Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station:  Kiryandongo, Uganda

About US:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  As Enumerator, your tasks, duties, and responsibilities will be:

• Participate in the training of data collection methodologies and tools.
• Carryout pretesting of tools and gathering feedback.
• Visit Households to conduct interviews.
• Take notes/transcribe interviews conducted and prepare summaries from Focus Group Discussion and Key informant interviews.
• Collect and update relevant data that meets the intended purpose and quality using the recommended data collection tools/methods and platforms.
• Ensure compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct and safeguarding policy.
• Fill in and submit to supervisor timesheets detailing the level of effort per day worked.
• Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
• Safeguard targets provided including but not limited to tablets.
• Perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with your supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma or a Degree in statistics, social sciences, business administration or any other relevant field.
• Experience in use of mobile data collection apps, MS Excel, and MS Word applications (if you have experience with mobile/online data collection tools, please indicate)
• Experience in data or records management will be an added advantage.
• Previous work with an NGO on humanitarian setting is desirable especially in Data collection will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience using an audio recorder, Comcare will be an added advantage.
• The ability to speak Runyakitara, Luganda, Swahili, Lugisu, Dinka, Juba Arabic, Acholi, Neur, Kakwa/Kuku or any other language spoken in refugee settlement will be an added advantage. Functional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Remains productive when under pressure.
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationships.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results.
• Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds.
• Flexibility and prepared to work additional hours.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to respond rapidly to changing environments yet remain productive and focused.
• Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, Power Point, and outlook).
• Time management skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 23^rd January 2024

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