Job Title: Enumerator (Fresher Data Collection Jobs)
Organisation: Street Child
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About US:
Street Child works towards a world where all children are safe, in school, and learning. We specialize in supporting children and communities in low-resource environments and emergencies, understanding that their complex challenges require innovative, integrated interventions. Our interventions are driven by robust evidence and results-oriented, designed to achieve maximum impact for children at minimum cost. Globally, Street Child operates in 35 countries, including Uganda, where we work in both refugee and development contexts. We are deeply committed to local partnerships, collaborating with 80+ local actors and organizations, and consulting closely with communities.
Job Summary:
Street Child is seeking detail-oriented individuals to collect data across its various programs. The Enumerator will be responsible for administering and entering all program-related baseline, midterm, and end-line surveys, starting from data collection to data entry. Enumerators will work in the field under the guidance and supervision of the Research Analyst.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct data collection activities in assigned schools, including administering surveys, assessments, and observations.
- Ensure accurate and ethical data collection, adhering to Street Child’s Safeguarding Policy.
- Collaborate effectively with the program team and provide regular progress updates.
- Report any safeguarding concerns or challenges faced during data collection.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Education, Social Sciences, etc.).
- Proficiency in using computers and mobile devices for efficient data entry and uploading.
- Must have completed university studies 1-2 years ago and have experience in data collection or research, preferably in the education sector.
- Resident within the preferred district.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English and the local language:
- Kiryandongo: Luo, Juba Arabic
- Palabek: Acholi, Juba Arabic
- Kyaka II: Swahili
- Kyangwali: Swahili
Safeguarding:
Street Child is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, volunteers, and staff. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. Street Child participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, requesting information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment during employment.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment.uganda@street-child.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Deadline: 15th March 2024
