Enumerator Sokoto at Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
- We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to crises and adversity.
- We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
- Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face.
- We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
- Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Job Title: Enumerator
Location: Sokoto
Role Purpose
We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. As an independent development and humanitarian organization, we work alongside children, young people, our supporters and partners to tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
- We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity.
- We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 80 years we have been building powerful partnerships for children, and we are active in over 75 countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct household surveys, interviews, and/or focus group discussions with target
- respondents during Needs Assessments, Baseline Assessments, Midline Assessments,
- End-line Assessments, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Distribution, Market Surveys,
Risk Mapping.
- Accurately record responses using digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare) or
- paper-based questionnaires.
- Follow sampling protocols and ensure that the correct respondents are interviewed.
- Ensure confidentiality and data integrity during the data collection process.
- Identify and report any challenges encountered in the field to the supervisor.
- Follow ethical guidelines and obtain informed consent from respondents.
- Work collaboratively with other enumerators and supervisors to ensure efficient data collection.
- Attend training sessions and debriefing meetings as required.
- Travel to assigned data collection sites in a timely manner.
- Maintain and manage data collection tools and equipment.
- Submit completed questionnaires and data to the Field Supervisor/Data Manager
- according to the project schedule.
- Data Entry and Management
- Adhere to all Plan International safeguarding policies.
- Enumerators may be required to support other logistics-related tasks as needed.
Requirements
- To be eligible, candidates must possess the following at minimum;
- Minimum of a BA/BSc, HND, OND or a related field.
- Previous experience in data collection, field research, or surveys, preferably with NGOs,
- government agencies, etc.
- Familiarity with data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare or any related software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with respondents respectfully.
- Ability to work in remote or challenging field locations.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Hausa, English and at least one local language
- in Sokoto states.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Cultural sensitivity and understanding of ethical considerations in data collection.
- Familiarity with basic statistical concepts and data validation techniques.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Hausa, English and at least one local language
- in Sokoto states.
Application Deadline: 15th March, 2025
How To Apply
Interested and Qualified All Applications should be in an envelope, addressed to the HR Manager, Plan International indicating the Position applied for and location submitted to the address No. 9 Abdullahi Kure Road, Near Saraki Hospital, Sokoto, Sokoto State.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Note:
- All applicants MUST sign the attendance sheet provided at the designated place of
- submission indicated above.
- Your name on your CV should be the same as what is on your valid means of Identification.
- Plan International will never request or send unsolicited emails for payment from candidates.