Role and responsibilities 

Under the supervision of the NRC M&E officer, the data collector is expected to collect quality data using digital technologies from randomly selected households in a door-to-door manner in compliance with NRC policies and standards. He/she is also responsible for collecting the data from the right person, ensuring the data's accuracy and validity, and liaising with relevant stakeholders and local authorities at the time of data collection.

Generic responsibilities

• Data collectors will visit randomly select households in the assigned kebele and collect relevant data from the head of the household using digital technology.

• Each data collector team will go through all questionnaires and fill in respondents’ words.

• Data collectors will liaise with Kebele officials.

• Data collector must obtain informed consent from the selected respondents for the household head/representatives

• Interview the head of households/ family members and accurately record their responses.

• Review each questionnaire on the tablet before leaving the respondent’s house and ensure all questions are answered correctly.

• Conduct and properly script the collected data from key informant interviews with the Kebele administration and focus group discussions with selected beneficiaries.

• Send data to the NRC server daily.

Job Requirements

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 

Professional competencies  

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.  

 Generic professional competencies:  

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in information technology/IT, computer science, statistics, engineering, and other social sciences and relevant field of study.

• A minimum of 2 years in the private sector and government offices.

• Experience in mobile data collection with KOBO Collect is advantageous

• Training in mobile data collection has an added advantage

• Experience in undertaking a similar role

 Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Previous experience in data collection using tablets is highly advantageous.

• Proficiency in Afar and English language is mandatory.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and team working skills

• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity 

How to Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through CLICK HERE

Your application letter should mention your preferable location or a location which is closer to your hometown 

Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 15 September 2023 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”