• The Population Council Ethiopia office is planning to conduct a Research study titled Reducing the Prevalence of Child Domestic Servitude in Urban Ethiopia. It invites qualified and experienced candidates who are familiar with the local context of Addis Ababa to apply for the position of Quantitative Data Collector. 
• The data collector is responsible for quality data collection in the assigned study areas. Candidate will conduct quality interview to the right respondent using study questionnaire prepared for this purpose. Maintain all procedures of data quality and ethical requirements including arranging convenient interview settings, obtaining consents, conducting excellent interview and proper management of completed questionnaires. Successful candidates should fulfill the following requirements:

Responsibilities/Key Functions: 

• Completion of a one pager household listing for census in Addis Ababa open areas where the Employee shall be assigned to work.
• Understand and follow the procedures of the data collection guidelines.
• Act professionally and to be respectful towards participants and peers.
• Work hard with a high level of commitment and professionalism. This includes demonstrable teamwork, working closely with your supervisors, and other data collectors.
• Collect maximum number of data as per guideline and orientation.
• Once filled out, verify the content of data to ensure consistency.
• Submit number of data collected to supervisor for each day.
• Respect the confidentiality of the information provided by participants. Confidential information should be kept as per training guidelines.
• Take the necessary precaution for COVID-19 as not to put yourself and others’ life endanger.
• Use equipment that employer provides appropriately.
• This contract of employment is contingent upon work of the highest quality. Lateness, not showing up for work, lack of attention to detail, violation of confidentiality or ethical guidelines or “cooking”/falsifying data will result in your immediate dismissal.
• Agree to and adhere the Employer’s Child Protection Policy.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Diploma 
• Interview skills and previous quantitative data collection experience is a must.
• Demonstration of effective interpersonal communication skills and good team spirit.
• Fluency in Amharic and Other local languages 

How to Apply

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this position, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of: Ethiojobs

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from qualified Females and members of minority groups. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV ON ETHIOJOBS BY APRIL 11, 2021