Job Title: Field Enumerator (10 Vacancies)
Organisation: IDinsight
Duty Station: Kampala, with regular travel throughout the Eastern Region,
Country Uganda
About IDinsight:
IDinsight is an international development consulting organization that helps policymakers and managers make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evaluation methodologies. The purpose of this position is to assist IDinsight with the administration and management of a survey-based evaluation, assessing the impact of the Solar Home System, an innovative new solar lighting system, on various outcomes such as energy consumption, income, student’s learning outcomes, and health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The scope and emphasis of the position responsibilities may change over time; new responsibilities may be added and existing ones dropped or modified as required.
1. Survey Administration:
Thoroughly understand and adhere to study protocol
Administer survey to study participants
Follow sampling protocol exactly
2. Logistics:
One-on-one interactions with local leaders to explain the study
Secure permissions from local governments to conduct study
Communicate (in English) regularly with Associate and Team Leaders
Attend weekly IDinsight evaluation team meeting
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a University graduate
One year of survey work experience
The Field Enumerators must have experience in conducting interviews in the field.
The Field Enumerator must be comfortable interacting with respondents in rural areas and local leaders.
Extremely well-organized and self-motivated
Ability to understand and explain complicated concepts in English
Lusoga language fluency required, Luganda language fluency preferred
Experience in rural field work, with knowledge of the East-Central and Eastern Regions
Survey data collection and coordination
Working with local governments
Ability to follow survey instructions
Problem-solving and communication
Attention to detail
Ability to follow specific written protocols
Personal Competencies:
Collaborates and thrives in a team environment
Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic
Demonstrated ethical behavior
Cooperative and supportive attitude and behavior
Confident, organized, and has good communication skills
Willingness to take on additional areas of responsibility relevant to the role
Employment Terms:
Starts in early January
Competitive monthly salary, including per Diem for days in the field
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to ugandacareers@idinsight.orgwith the subject line: [Full Name], Field Enumerator
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013.
