International Rescue Committee

Sierra Leone Program

4 Off Hill Cot Road, Freetown

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:  Enumerators

Reports to:  IRC Field Supervisor

Location: Bo, Bombali, Bonthe, Falaba, Kailahun, Kambia, Karene, Kenema, Koinadugu,    Kono, Moyamba, Port Loko, Pujehun, Tonkolili, Western Area Urban and/or Western Area Rural

Duration: Fifteen working days

Deadline for applications:  8th May 2023

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world. Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations, and private sector – to provide improved social services.  The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth, and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

SCOPE OF WORK

To ensure that its programs are evidence-based, IRC undertakes routine quantitative and qualitative surveys to gather data, evaluate program performance, and inform decision-making. The enumerator will work in a team to collect quantitative and/or qualitative data in line with the survey methodology under the supervision of IRC project staff. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate and complete the required training for the data collection exercise.
• Travel to different locations (schools, health facilities, communities, etc.) within the operational districts to conduct interviews as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the people interviewed or surveyed, following protocols and policies on confidentiality to ensure that personal information is not shared.
• Conduct interviews with the identified participants of the survey following pre-determined sampling methodology
• Ensure collected data is accurately recorded and captured through the electronic or paper-based systems as specified by IRC
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected, verifying or checking the data for errors or inconsistencies.
• Identify and report any challenges faced that could affect the quality of the data to supervisors
• Work within the stipulated time of data collection.
• Follow all relevant IRC policies including appropriate safeguarding procedures
• Any other relevant duties assigned by IRC related to the data collection

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a College Diploma or University Degree
• Proficiency in using electronic data collection instruments such as CommCare, ODK, Kobo, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection

• At least 3 months of experience with field data collection activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Krio. Fluency speaking other languages (e.g.: Mende, Temne and Limba) is a plus.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal, time management, and team-working skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be Sierra Leonean nationals

Mode of Application: 

All applications must be sent to the below email address and should include a cover letter, updated CV, names of three referees and their active telephone and email contacts, copies of professional certificates and testimonial.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD ATTACTED ENUMERATOR FORM AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Email : SL-Administration@rescue.org 

A copy of your application letter, updated CV, labour card and all other supporting documents should be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour – New England or to the nearest Ministry of Labour office nationwide.

Please contact any of our offices captioned below for further information and/or detailed requirements or call on 076-471-796.  

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY