Background
International Alert (Alert) is one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organisations, with over 30 years of experience supporting communities, advising governments, organisations, and companies on how to build peace. International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. Together, we believe peace is within our power. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict, bringing together people from across divides. From the grassroots to policy level, we come together to build everyday peace.
Alert has worked in Nigeria since 2011, starting with work on security governance and conflict sensitivity technical assistance on the 5-year DFID-funded Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) in Yobe state. In 2015, we extended our peacebuilding interventions in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Zamfara and Kaduna States.
Our peacebuilding work is built on research and conflict analysis that enables us to understand the root causes of violence and long-term solutions to conflict, and to work with our partners to support peaceful change.
Job Title: Field Enumerator
Location: Northwest, Northeast, North-central Nigeria
Position Status: Temporal consultancy
Scope of Work (SoW)
The Enumerator’s contract is on a need-for-work basis and is not a full-time role. This role is for candidates already based in the targeted LGAs, however, there may be occasion(s) which will require travel to other LGAs, or States and the enumerator may be required to be spend few days in the field.
The enumerator is to support in data collection during research in targeted states of the North-west or North-central or North-east Nigeria. These states include but not limited to Kaduna, Sokoto, Benue, Katsina, Yobe and Borno.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Participate in a two-days training workshop on research ethics, methodology and tools
2. Visit communities and pay advocacy visits to community gate keepers to solicit for their support and necessary information
3. Participate in data collection (Focus Group Discussions, Interviews and KIIs)
4. Participate in daily debrief meetings
5. Ensure required tools, consent forms are completed.
6. Ensure quality assurance of data, coordinate with data analyst/consultant to ensure consistency and quality of interview transcripts in English.
7. Respond to any follow-up requests from International Alert staff or consultant
8. Participate in final analysis workshop and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from field
Reporting Lines
The enumerator will work under the guidance and supervision of Alert’s Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Leaning Officer (SMELO) and the lead consultant.
Fundamental Behavioural Traits
Honesty: Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the
programme.
Communication: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent
understand what is needed from her/him.
Relationship Builder: Able to build trust with people at the rural level and maintain confidentiality.
Cultural Awareness: Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in
Northern Nigeria.
Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the
respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.
Endurance: Must be able to work for full day working hours in the field across several days
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc or HND in Social Sciences or its equivalent
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in qualitative/quantitative data collection, specifically conducting in-depth interviews, FGDs and experience in probing for clearer answers.
Skills and Competency required
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, patience and problem-solving abilities, diplomacy, and good judgment.
- Ability to work within a team and keep to timelines and work ethics
- Knowledge and experience of Yobe state terrain, and the conflict dynamics of the context.
- English fluency (oral and written), Hausa fluency, Knowledge of other languages prevalent in targeted States (Kanuri, Tiv, Bachama, Shuwa, Bade, Ngizim, karekare, Babur, Fulani, Bolewa etc.) would be an advantage.
- Excellent report writing skills in English.
Timeframe / Schedule:
The contract is based on a need basis and remuneration will be paid based on the tasks carried out. The consultant may not work or be reimbursed for days beyond the maximum approved work/travel days without prior written approval from Alert.
Method of Application
To apply
Applicants must submit a CV of maximum of 2 pages and a cover letter of maximum by 19th August 2022 to [email protected]
Note: Applications submitted after the closing date would not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful. Please do not send follow-up emails or calls.
- All applications must include the position title, State and LGA of residence. Example: Enumerator_Borno_Bama LGA. Applications not in this format will not be considered
- We are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
