Data Collectors job at Strategic Engagement Limited
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Posted date: 2025-Jul-01
Location: kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Data Collectors 2025-06-30T18:42:36+00:00 Strategic Engagement Limited https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.pnghttps://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Consulting Admin & Office 2025-07-14T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Description Strategic Engagement Limited is hiring Data Collectors to play a critical role in gathering accurate, timely, and reliable information from communities affected by emergencies. This data helps inform needs assessments, program planning, monitoring, and accountability efforts. Location: All stations, 5 per region
Job Type: Full-Time Key Responsibilities - Data Collection
- Conduct household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and observation assessments in affected communities.
- Use digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare) or paper-based forms to collect data.
- Follow sampling procedures and data collection protocols provided by the MEAL team.
- Community Engagement
- Engage respectfully and sensitively with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality is maintained.
- Identify and report any feedback, complaints, or protection concerns raised by community members.
- Data Quality and Integrity
- Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
- Flag errors, inconsistencies, or concerns to supervisors or MEAL staff promptly.
- Adhere to ethical and data protection standards in all field activities.
- Coordination and Reporting
- Participate in team briefings, debriefings, and daily coordination meetings.
- Submit completed tools/forms on time as per agreed schedules.
- Provide field updates and share observations relevant to program improvement.
Key Outcomes - High-quality, usable data collected to inform humanitarian response decisions.
- Data collection activities are completed on time and to required standards.
- Communities feel respected, heard, and engaged during the data collection process.
- Early signs of program gaps, needs, or risks are flagged and escalated appropriately.
Work Environment - Field-based, working in affected and often remote areas, sometimes under difficult conditions.
- Travel on foot or by vehicle to reach respondents; fieldwork may include long hours.
- Requires strict adherence to security, safety, and safeguarding protocols.
Qualifications & Experience - Minimum secondary school education (diploma preferred).
- Previous experience in field data collection, surveys, or humanitarian fieldwork an asset.
- Familiarity with local context, culture, and languages.
- Basic digital literacy; experience using smartphones or tablets for data entry is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Core Competencies - Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
- Ethics and data confidentiality
- Teamwork and reliability
- Flexibility in challenging environments
Data Collection Conduct household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and observation assessments in affected communities. Use digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare) or paper-based forms to collect data. Follow sampling procedures and data collection protocols provided by the MEAL team. Community Engagement Engage respectfully and sensitively with beneficiaries and stakeholders. Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality is maintained. Identify and report any feedback, complaints, or protection concerns raised by community members. Data Quality and Integrity Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission. Flag errors, inconsistencies, or concerns to supervisors or MEAL staff promptly. Adhere to ethical and data protection standards in all field activities. Coordination and Reporting Participate in team briefings, debriefings, and daily coordination meetings. Submit completed tools/forms on time as per agreed schedules. Provide field updates and share observations relevant to program improvement. Minimum secondary school education (diploma preferred). Previous experience in field data collection, surveys, or humanitarian fieldwork an asset. Familiarity with local context, culture, and languages. Basic digital literacy; experience using smartphones or tablets for data entry is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism. JOB-6862da9c237b6 Vacancy title:
Data Collectors Jobs at:
Strategic Engagement Limited Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 14 2025 Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Description Strategic Engagement Limited is hiring Data Collectors to play a critical role in gathering accurate, timely, and reliable information from communities affected by emergencies. This data helps inform needs assessments, program planning, monitoring, and accountability efforts. Location: All stations, 5 per region
Job Type: Full-Time Key Responsibilities - Data Collection
- Conduct household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and observation assessments in affected communities.
- Use digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare) or paper-based forms to collect data.
- Follow sampling procedures and data collection protocols provided by the MEAL team.
- Community Engagement
- Engage respectfully and sensitively with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality is maintained.
- Identify and report any feedback, complaints, or protection concerns raised by community members.
- Data Quality and Integrity
- Review collected data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
- Flag errors, inconsistencies, or concerns to supervisors or MEAL staff promptly.
- Adhere to ethical and data protection standards in all field activities.
- Coordination and Reporting
- Participate in team briefings, debriefings, and daily coordination meetings.
- Submit completed tools/forms on time as per agreed schedules.
- Provide field updates and share observations relevant to program improvement.
Key Outcomes - High-quality, usable data collected to inform humanitarian response decisions.
- Data collection activities are completed on time and to required standards.
- Communities feel respected, heard, and engaged during the data collection process.
- Early signs of program gaps, needs, or risks are flagged and escalated appropriately.
Work Environment - Field-based, working in affected and often remote areas, sometimes under difficult conditions.
- Travel on foot or by vehicle to reach respondents; fieldwork may include long hours.
- Requires strict adherence to security, safety, and safeguarding protocols.
Qualifications & Experience - Minimum secondary school education (diploma preferred).
- Previous experience in field data collection, surveys, or humanitarian fieldwork an asset.
- Familiarity with local context, culture, and languages.
- Basic digital literacy; experience using smartphones or tablets for data entry is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Core Competencies - Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
- Ethics and data confidentiality
- Teamwork and reliability
- Flexibility in challenging environments
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure
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