DEADLINE: 14/05/2025

Research Enumerators

Full-time

Q-Sourcing is hiring dedicated and experienced Research Enumerators to support data collection activities for research projects focusing on migration, climate change, and socio-economic assessments. The ideal candidate will have a background in social sciences or relevant certifications, with proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for competent, skilled, and experienced Research Enumerators to work in Karamoja, Uganda.

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend the enumerators’ training workshop.
  • Receive the enumeration materials and equipment from the MEAL Office
  • Locate sample respondents.
  • Conduct interviews with respondents
  • Record responses as instructed.
  • Comply with the requirements necessary for conducting a successful intervention
  • Ensure that completed interviews are submitted to the service
  • Ensure that all questionnaires and equipment are accounted for
  • Return all materials (tablets, visibility) used in the survey to the MEAL Office
  • Act as Interpreter where necessary.
  • Perform any other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • A bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in a relevant social science field.
  • Possession of a certificate in an appropriate course, with data collection experience, and proof of proficiency in English can be considered in cases where it’s difficult to find candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Have previous experience working on research projects, notably migration-related research, climate change, and/or socio-economic assessment
  • A strong command of English is a requirement, both oral and written

ADDED ADVANTAGE

  • Have previous experience doing quantitative and Qualitative data collection, notably on a large s This includes conducting in-person or phone quantitative surveys with different population groups, in- person focus group discussions and key informant interviews with different research profiles (e.g., enterprises, vulnerable communities, market facilitators, government officials etc.)
  • Advanced level knowledge and use of Computer-Aided Personal Interviews (CAPI), i.e., using a tablet, mobile phone, or computer to record respondents’ feedback. Experience with KoBo will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to flag issues, inconsistencies or incoherences in the coded survey questionnaire in a timely fashion (during pilot phase for instance).
  • Proficiency in other languages, including relevant dialects in the study’s focus countries, is considered
  • Advanced level in transcribing and translating interviews, consolidated in English as the final version
  • These are usually several pages long and need to be as detailed as possible, including a transcription of the discussion as well as non-verbal cues

How to apply:

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy ” QSSU-DRC-RE-RESEARCH ENUMERATOR”

Application Link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION

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About Q-Sourcing Limited trading

Industry: Research
Location: Uganda
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

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