Job Title: Data Collectors – Enumerators – 10 Positions
Organisation: Right To Play
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which
focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in over 15 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children. Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Job Summary: As part of the Endline Evaluation for the Multi – Tusobola Project, Right To Play Uganda is recruiting 10 Data Collectors. These Data Collectors will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in gathering high-quality data through participatory approaches that amplify the voices of children, teachers, parents, and community members. The evidence generated will inform project outcomes, donor accountability, and future programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend mandatory training on evaluation tools, participatory methods, and data collection procedures.
- Participate in tool pretesting to ensure usability and reliability.
- Conduct interviews and group discussions with children, youth, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders using established protocols and digital tools (SurveyCTO).
- Achieve daily and overall survey targets.
- Check collected data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.
- Safeguard respondent confidentiality and adhere to ethical research guidelines.
- Properly maintain assigned equipment such as tablets and chargers.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the MEL team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
- At least 3 months of relevant experience in data collection or field research.
- Prior experience using participatory approaches such as interviews, focus group discussions, or storytelling is an advantage.
- Knowledge of probing techniques and research methods.
- Ability to use digital tools, especially Survey CTO.
- Preferably resident in Kampala.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to walk long distances and work in hard-to-reach areas.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in teams and independently.
- Commitment to ethical standards and child safeguarding in research.
- Fluency in English and at least one local language (e.g., Luganda).
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for these positions, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and kindly include “Position + Name” in the subject line
Deadline: 14th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required