Job Description

Posted on September 6, 2022

POSITION: Field Enumerators x 34
DEADLINE: August 25th, 2022
DURATION: 2 Months
START DATE: ASAP
ELIGIBILITY: Local hire only
LOCATION: Western Province [Mongu, Sesheke,Sikongo, Nalolo and Kalabo District], Southern Province [Itezhi-tezhi District] and Central Province [Serenje, Ngabwe, Luano and Chitambo Districts], Zambia
About
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policy makers, practitioners, investors, and donors.
Position Overview
IPA is seeking 34 highly motivated and qualified individuals with outstanding data collection, people management and communication skills as a Field Officer to support the implementation of a primary-grade remedial education research project. The Field Officer will be responsible for collecting data by using various data collection methods. He/she has direct contact with participants and have a significant bearing on the quality of data collected and ultimately on the quality of data output. Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Enumerator, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Field Manager.
Specific responsibilities include:
a) Explaining project objectives and obtaining informed consent from all respondents before data and sample collections.
b) Collect and record data from the field through in-person interviews.
c) Submit completed tasks to the supervisor and discuss developments daily
d) Review data gathered from an interview to check if they are complete and accurate
e) Report any complication during data collection to the Field Manage as soon as he/she identifies the problem.
f) Keep all data collecting instruments safely and secure Effectively communicate the research to all participants in an easy-to-understand language.
Qualifications and Experience:

Must have at least a Diploma in Teaching.
Must be able to communicate well with children.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and interacting well with respondents.
Proficiency in written and oral communication in the local languages in the four provinces mentioned above.
Previous experience with SurveyCTO is preferred
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Previous experience in conducting field surveys/Focus Group Discussions
Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to respectfully engage people in public
Attention to detail and strong note-taking skills
Must have basic knowledge of how to use Microsoft office tools, especially Word and Excel.
Must be based and Stationed in Western  and Central province in the listed Districts Preferably a resident of that district.
He/she must be physically fit
Good listening and analytical skills.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to work under minimum supervision

How to Apply
Please click here to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officers, IPA Zambia. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA Zambia will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA Zambia.