Enumerator at Medecins Du Monde

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Enumerator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time

Main Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Accountability officer, the Enumerators will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Responsible for collecting high-quality data, using an electronic data collection tool designed by Médecins du Monde
• Identify and report any issues that may arise while attempting to obtain valid data.
• Interpret interview questions to assist respondents in understanding them and providing eloquent answers
• Double-check information on survey forms or information pads to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Engage in data entry in cases where paper base options are used.
• Participate in less than or half-day debrief sessions to share field experiences about the community and the entire data collection process.
• Comply with quality and research ethics requirements during field works (this includes data protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants)
• Conduct key in-depth interviews (KII and FGDs) in the assigned communities
• Share field notes and recordings as they are available with the MDM Research/MEAL team.
• Transcribe audio recordings of interviews (assigned).
• Participate in After Action Review at the end of the data collection exercise.
• Participate in daily debrief sessions with Research team lead, to present findings and make input.
• Follow MDM policies regarding information and data management and protection of project participants.
• Participate in initial training sessions.
• Enumerator must have an android phone/tablet installed with android 4.0 software.
• Informing the MEAL team of any misinformation/lack of information, complaints, or additional feedback from project participants.
• Work closely with the supervising MEAL staff officer to administer the total number of forms required for the assessment according to participant list.
• Enumerators are expected to always be respectful of the community and community leadership and membership.

Candidate Profile Required Qualification

• Educational qualification minimum of National Diploma or NCE.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Northeast Nigeria.
• Experience working in selected communities and a good understanding of the local dialects is preferred (Hausa and Kanuri) i.e., reading and writing clear and concise note.
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (ODK, ONA and COMMCARE) and analysis using participatory methodology with basic ICT skills.
• Able to adapt within a work environment containing individuals of multiple and various cultural, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
• Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• NGO and organizational experience - aware of and adhere to the general rules and regulations of MDM.
• Additionally, to be eligible to apply, an individual must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and bank account.
• Good resistance to stress and workload. Candidates must be resident in the underlisted LGAs and be willing to go to the small communities to carry out the exercise.
• Ability to work under pressure and demanding circumstances alone or within a team.
• Because enumerators are to be recruited from these specific small towns, they will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation in the town they chose for the exercise.
• High regard for cultural norms and traditions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skill, respect, patience and good leadership skills.

Deliverables:

• Interview summaries/notes
• Pictures from field engagements
• Audio files (where applicable)
• Complete survey form (as per targets).
• Uploaded forms based on targets where applicable

Others:

• Establish good relationships with the different stakeholders to have a smooth implementation of MDM project.
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services.
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2023.