Data Collector

• Listing summary: The successful candidate should possess a university degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Rural Development, Engineering, or a related field, with experience in a humanitarian context. The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in data collection or distribution programs. Strong data management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills are also required.

About the Job

Role and responsibilities

Data Collector/Distributor will be reporting to M & E Coordinator. The data collectors will be responsible to collect quality data by maintaining the different data quality assurance parameters – completeness, consistency, accuracy and timeliness. She/he shall not share the data to anyone other than the assigned data collection coordinator that is delegated by NRC.

Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC Policies, guidance and procedures.
• Carry beneficiary awareness and make arrangement on the distribution of the cash and NFI.
• Ensure beneficiary prepared and ware on the cash, amount to received and follow up on the smooth distribution.
• Ensure NFI distribution conducted in accordance the good distribution
• Beneficiary selection, registration and verification for the support
• Actively promote PSEA standards and principles with NRC and among beneficiaries served by NRC

Specific responsibilities:

• Data Collection: Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.  Collect data in a specified tool and ensure its timely submission to the specified coordinator.
• Maintain the quality of data to the highest standard
• Record Keeping.  Keeps record of information obtained from the survey
• Ensure NFI distribution conducted in accordance the good distribution.
• Beneficiary selection, registration and verification for the support
• Ensure protection of the beneficiary is protected from harm and follow-up safety precautions.
• Plan and organize over all schedule of travelling to the camps and other assessment areas.
• Ensure beneficiaries data are recorded in accordance with the data protection obligations.
• Evaluate overall satisfaction of the project from the perspective of beneficiaries.
• Utilize the information to improve future distributions and overall program quality for similar projects; and monitor protection risks related to this distribution.
• Ensure the data collection and Kobo tools are uploaded into the system.

About You

Generic Professional Competencies

• University degree graduate with experience in social science, statistics, economics, rural development, or engineering or in other related fields with experience in humanitarian context
• At least 2 and above years’ experience from working as a data collector/distribution programme
• S/he should be able to meet deadlines. Good spoken and written English is necessary. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.
• Previous experience of data collection with NGO preferred plus Kobo system and tool advantages

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

• Computer skills
• Previous experience with mobile data collection methods and other on line data collection tools
• Good organizational skills, including ability to work to deadlines and to priorities
• Good Knowledge of the culture and language of the local community
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work diligently both independently and in a team setting

Behavioural competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

Requirement SkillAbility to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.

How To Apply

Application procedure

Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit an application letter along with an updated curriculum vitae (CV), including the contact details of three work-related referees, through Ethiojobs or by submitting a hard copy to one of the following locations:

• Irob Woreda: Dawhan, at the Adigrat Catholic Secretariat (ADCS) Office.
• Sheraro: Sheraro HIS Office.
• Alamata: OSSHD Office, near the Youth Recreational Center.

Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit an application letter along with an updated curriculum vitae (CV), including the contact details of three work-related referees, through Ethiojobs or by submitting a hard copy to one of the following locations: