Data Collection Field Officer at Idmibok International - 18 Openings

Idmibok International is a 360° systems diagnostic and correction company. We offer holistic, pragmatic, and robust systems appraisals, to intervening in a targeted yet comprehensive manner to address critical organizational, business and development related issues. By collaborating with global and local development and private entities - such as governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, we draw on breadth and wealth of experience in diverse environments or ecosystems,globally and across Africa, including in South Sudan, and extensively in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Collection Field Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary
Slots: 18

Job Overview

• This position is for a short-term project and 18 data collectors are needed. The data collectors will attend various trainings, administer structured surveys, collect, and upload data related to the exercise.

Responsibilities

• Administering questionnaire-based surveys
• Accurately collect data from trainings and assigned schools using electronic data collection tools (ODK and other software) or paper
• Timely and meaningfully support information flow from the field to the supervisors
• Adhere to all data collection protocols during data collection activities
• Must attend and participate in trainings and workshops
• Available for the entire duration of the assigned monitoring exercises and willing to travel to select training workshops and schools in the assigned LGAs.
• Maintain cordial public relations with local stakeholders including government officials, students, school heads, teachers, other monitors and community members through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work
• Must score 80% or higher in the test after the training, to participate in fieldwork
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

• A minimum of B.Sc from Biological Science or Social Science background from a recognized university. University post-graduate students are at advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Familiarity with Lagos State
• Must reside in one of these LGAs or very close to it: Ajeromi-Ifeledun, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju/Lekki, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Ojo and Shomolu LGAs
• Fluent in the local language.
• Previous experience in survey work and carrying out questionnaire-based surveys.
• Available for the duration of the project- 8th March to 4th May 2021
• Experience in electronic data collection using open data kit (ODK) or related software.
• Attend full training for independent monitors and pass post-training assessment.
• Individuals must score 80% or higher in the post-test in order to participate in fieldwork.
• Available for the entire duration of the assigned monitoring exercises and willing to travel to select training workshops and schools in the assigned LGAs.
• Ability to comply with the estimated project timelines.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter (addressing previous related work and how you intend to carry out this assessment) and Certificates to: [email protected] using "Data Collection Field Officer - Lagos State" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Indicate the LGA you are familiar with in the body of your email (Ajeromi-Ifeledun, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju/Lekki, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Ojo and Shomolu).
• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity