Enumerators (Digital Data Collection)

Enumerators (Digital Data Collection) Antsokia Gemza (North Shewa) and Gazo (North Wollo)  |  Roster registration Position Enumerator (8 positions) Organisation Plus Development Consultancy (PDC) Duty stations Antsokia Gemza, North Shewa, and Gazo, North Wollo, Amhara Region (each candidate is assigned to one location) Duration Ten (10) days, including training, pilot test and data collection Reports to Field Supervisor, under the MEAL Specialist Roster Qualified candidates will be registered in PDC’s enumerator roster for future assignments Number needed Eight (8) enumerators: four (4) for Antsokia Gemza and four (4) for Gazo 1. Purpose of the Role Enumerators will collect accurate, ethical and timely data from households, communities and key informants for PDC’s assessment, using tablets or smartphones with digital data collection applications. They are the first point of contact with respondents, and the quality of the whole assignment depends on their work. 2. Key Responsibilities Attend the full training, including tool review, role-plays, ethics and safeguarding, and the pilot test. Conduct face-to-face interviews using the approved questionnaires, in Amharic or the local language, exactly as designed. Collect data digitally using KoboToolbox/ODK on assigned devices; follow skip logic, GPS and consent steps; and upload data daily when connectivity allows. Check each completed interview for errors before submission, and correct issues raised by supervisors after back-checks. Obtain informed consent from every respondent, protect confidentiality, and apply Do No Harm, safeguarding and PSEA principles. Never share or photograph respondent data outside the tool. Treat respondents with respect, including women, children, persons with disabilities and displaced people; refer any distress or protection concern immediately to the supervisor. Keep devices charged, secure and in good condition; report loss or damage at once. Attend daily briefings and debriefings, and complete assigned interview targets in the agreed time. Follow security and movement instructions from the supervisor. Selection and Roster Registration Shortlisted candidates will take a short written and practical test, followed by training and a pilot test. Those who pass will be hired for this assignment, and all qualified candidates will be registered in PDC’s enumerator roster, and may be called for future assignments based on need, location, language and performance. Registration in the roster does not guarantee future work. Performance will be assessed after this assignment and recorded in the roster. About You Requirement Details Education Diploma or higher in social sciences, statistics, public health, development studies or a related field (grade 12 complete with strong data collection experience may be considered) Experience At least 1 year of survey or data collection experience (experience in the target woreda is an advantage) Digital skills Ability to use smartphones or tablets; experience with KoboToolbox, ODK or similar tools preferred (training is provided) Languages Fluent Amharic and good English reading skills; knowledge of the local area Residence Resident in or familiar with Antsokia Gemza or Gazo and able to work in the community Other Gender-sensitive, honest and reliable; able to walk long distances in rural areas; available for all 10 days. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply Method of Application Payment will be a daily rate agreed with PDC for the 10 days, with transport and meals provided for field days as per PDC policy and will be made after submission of quality-checked data. Enumerators must sign PDC's Code of Conduct, confidentiality, safeguarding and PSEA commitments before starting. Interested candidates should submit a CV, copies of ID and certificates, and contact details of two referees to [email protected], stating "Enumerator – Antsokia Gemza" or "Enumerator – Gazo" in the subject line, before 31 October 2026. Please state your preferred woreda; four enumerators will be selected for each. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.