Job Information
International Rescue Committee Data Enumerators in Bidibidi - Yumbe District, Uganda
Requisition ID: req45822
Job Title: Data Enumerators
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
Employment Category: Occasional
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Bidibidi, Uganda
Work Arrangement:In-person
Job Description
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict-affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees, and local communities. IRC Uganda has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, Kiryandongo, Arua, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.
Job roles and responsibilities:
As Enumerator, your tasks, duties, and responsibilities will be:
Participate in the training in 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 level of effort per day worked.
Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
Safeguard gargets provided including but not limited to tablets.
Perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with your supervisor.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Standards For Professional Conduct:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Deadline for receiving applications is October 17th,2023
Qualifications
Diploma or a higher Diploma 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.
Ability speak Juba Arabic, Bari, PoJulu , Kakwa Acholi or Lugbara or any other language spoken in refugee settlement is desirable.
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