Enumerators (Pool)

Sokoto & Borno State, Nigeria

Temporary

MEAL

Student (College)

Company Overview

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.

In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.

Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Enumerator who will be responsible for supporting the Monitoring & Evaluation and/or Programs teams in the collection of qualitative and quantitative data. They will ensure the accuracy of the data collected. The enumerator will conduct activities such as registration, verification of beneficiaries, and household surveys under the direct supervision of Action Against Hunger staff members, using paper or mobile data collection tools.

Position Details

Reporting to: M&E or Programme Officer

Proposed start date: February 2025

Work location: Borno & Sokoto State

Key responsibilities:

Conduct mobile or paper data collection depending on the activity;
Transcribe and take notes from phone interviews when required;
Ask questions in a clear and kind manner, and ask all the questions exactly as worded;
Provide live translation of data collection tools;
Interpret interview results to third party when necessary;
Interpret the interview findings in English;
Transcribe the answer in an ordinate and clear way by recording responses accurately;
Probe to clarify unclear respondents' answers when necessary;
Adhere to survey methodologies trained on by Action Against Hunger teams;
Ensure proper handling of mobile data collection devices under their responsibility;
Report any cases or complaints formulated by beneficiaries to the accountability unit;
Provide feedback and complaint forms for stakeholders, if required;
Give feedback to field supervisors after each day of data collection.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate/Diploma in any science or social sciences or any other relevant field;
At least one experience in field data collection and related activities;
Fluency in English and local languages especially Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, and Fulani (both written and spoken skills);
Previous working experience in multiple languages interpretation and translation skills;
Possess good interpersonal skills – able to work with diverse stakeholders and partners effectively;
Previous experience in the use of smartphone data collection;
Have a good capacity to work in a team;
Have demonstrated experience and knowledge of survey procedures and data quality techniques;
Have strong verbal and written communication skills;
Have a good understanding and knowledge of the local situation and community dynamics including cultural, gender, and protection issues, including the ability to effectively convey information in local languages.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.

The deadline for this position is Thursday, 13th February 2025 by 05:30 pm (Nigerian Time).

Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Women at Action Against Hunger are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.

All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.

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