Community Surveyor (Enumerators) for Vocational Skills Training Enrollment at Taimako Community Development Initiative (18 Openings)

TCDI is one of the frontline National Non-governmental organizationswith over a decade of experience in providing humanitarian and development services in Nigeria. It has partnered with numerous government agencies, National and International NGOs as well as UN Agencies in the design, planning, implementation, and supervision of programmes and activities aimed at improving the lives of rural and urban communities. The organization has footprints across the focal states and has been engaging with communities through its network of field workers and volunteers.

TCDI was established in 2008 and registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.), Abuja on 23rd May 2014 with registration number IT/69569 and other regulatory bodies in the focal states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Surveyor (Enumerators) for Vocational Skills Training Enrollment

Locations: Bade, Nguru and Nangere LGAs - Yobe
Duration: 6 Days
Number of Positions: 18 Surveyors (6 per LGA)

Introduction

• Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI), in partnership with Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and with funding from BMZ Germany, is implementing a three-year project titled “Promoting Inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria” (Pro-IEVTiN) across three LGAs in Yobe State Bade, Nguru, and Nangere.
• As part of this initiative, TCDI seeks to ensure the equitable inclusion of vulnerable groups—especially persons with disabilities (PWDs), women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and returnees in vocational and skills training programmes.
• To achieve this, six (6) community-based enumerators will be engaged to support the transparent registration and selection of beneficiaries.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The main purpose of this assessment is to conduct inclusive and community-led registration of potential vocational training beneficiaries.
• The enumerators will assess interests, skills, and vulnerabilities of candidates using digital tools and ensure their accurate enrolment into appropriate vocational training tracks

Scope of Work
The enumerators will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Participate in a training session on data collection tools, enrolment criteria, and safeguarding principles.
• Conduct field registration activities across designated LGAs over a 6-day period (2 days per LGA).
• Carry out household visits and interviews to identify eligible candidates including PWDs, youth, women, IDPs, and returnees.
• Use digital data collection tools (e.g., smartphones or tablets) to record demographic, skill, and vulnerability information of applicants.
• Prioritize inclusion, transparency, and community engagement throughout the process.
• Engage with community leaders and local stakeholders to support mobilization and validation.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained before any data is collected.
• Submit accurate and complete data to the TCDI MEAL team in a timely manner.
• Uphold TCDI and CBM safeguarding standards throughout the assignment

Specific Deliverables
The enumerators are expected to deliver the following:

• Full attendance and active participation in the pre-deployment training.
• Registration of all eligible individuals in the assigned communities using digital tools.
• Complete and submit data on at least 150 trainees, including 24 persons with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate records of fieldwork using attendance sheets and data logs.
• Provide observations to inform programme planning.

Required Qualifications and Competencies
Enumerators must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of Secondary School Certificate (SSCE).
• Resident of or very familiar with the assigned LGA.
• Have a smartphone compatible with and able to run the koboToolbox application.
• Basic understanding of mobile data collection tools (e.g., smartphones, KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in community engagement, surveys, or data collection is an added advantage.
• Respectful, inclusive, and gender-sensitive approach to community interaction.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Enumerators will report directly to the TCDI MEAL Officer and coordinate closely with the Community Development Officers (CDOs) of each LGA.
• They are expected to maintain regular updates on progress and escalate any field challenges promptly.

Timeframe:

• Enumerators (surveyors) will be engaged for a period of 1 day only.

Safeguarding
All enumerators are required to adhere to TCDI’s and CBM’s safeguarding policies. This includes:

• Obtaining informed consent from all participants.
• Protecting sensitive information and ensuring data confidentiality.
• Respecting the dignity, safety, and rights of all community members—especially vulnerable groups.
• Reporting any safeguarding risks or concerns immediately to designated focal points.

Support and Benefits
10,000 naira will be paid for the exercise / day.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Cover Letter with evidence of relevant experience and qualifications to: procurement@taimakocdi.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit hard copies to:
Plot NO 195,
Behind the Ministry of Environment,
Adjacent to Sarki Musa Memorial Academy, Off Gujba Road,
Damaturu, Yobe State.