Save the Children International (SCI)Recruiting for data collectors in Kano - NAIJA STICK

Save the Children International (SCI)Recruiting for data collectors in Kano

Save the Children International (SCI) is a leading international organization working in over 120 Countries. 

Save the Children has had a continuous presence in Nigeria since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. 

• Today, SCI is working in 20 states in Nigeria concentrating on saving children’s lives; fighting for their rights and helping them fulfil their potential. 
• SCI is doing this through investing in health and nutrition, education, hunger and livelihoods, child rights governance and child protection. 
• We work closely with partners to develop sustainable, replicable solutions to ensure that children receive decent necessities of life.

Objectives

The primary objective of the Data Enumerator is to collect high-quality quantitative/qualitative data through interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and other qualitative methods as directed by the project team. 

• This data will be used to inform project strategies, evaluate outcomes, and contribute to the overall success of the project.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Support with data collection based on the program requirements and as directed by the assigned supervisor.
• Identify respondents based on the field survey target population.
• Collect and enter responses accurately into the data collection tool.
• Comply with data collection and management ethics by ensuring the confidentiality of the information given by the respondent(s).
• Document challenges encountered with data collection exercise and give feedback to supervisor.
• Ensure proper use of data collection tools and other equipment used for the assigned activities.
• Check the data collected for accuracy and reliability before submission.
• Use Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) applications for data management as recommended by the supervisor.
• Participate in field briefing before and after activities in the field.
• Submit all materials obtained during field activities or while collecting data to the supervisor.
• Support with focus group discussion sessions in the field when necessary.
• Ensure accountability and transparency as practicable as possible while carrying out duties

Qualifications And Experience

Essential:

• Degree, NCE, Diploma or HND in any relevant field
• Previous experience in an organization setting or other local and international NGOs
• Proven technical skills and intellectual capacity
• Ability to work under pressure, with little or no supervision
• Ability to speak the local languages
• Community engagement strategy
• Past experience dealing with Save the Children
• ONLY RESIDENCE WITHIN KANO STATE ARE ELLIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Female candidates, marginalized groups and persons with disability are strongly advice to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants should email their Cover Letters and CVs (Your CV should contain your date of birth, and the LGA you are residing at) to:

nigeria.kanovolunteers@savethechildren.org 

indicating the position and location as the subject of the email e.g “Data Collectors – Enumerators – Kano”

SCI does NOT request prospective volunteers to pay any money for recruitment.

• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Note that the Closing Date is 2nd may 2025.