DATA COLLECTORS

About the Job

Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) Component 1 is a four-year programme funded by the UK’s International Climate Fund. This TOR focuses on the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) as a Data Collector, on call-down basis, to support the regular and ad hoc evaluation, research, and learning data gathering needs in order to support adaptive management. CSJ requires the services of suitably qualified and experienced Consultants to provide technical expertise and guidance, on a call-down basis, to support the programme in the collection of baseline, evaluation, and research data from survey respondents, as well as other data-gathering duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assist CSJ in the collection of high-quality baseline, evaluation, and research data from survey respondents as well as other data-gathering duties as assigned.
Ensure that standard data collection quality assurance mechanisms instituted by Palladium are followed.
In conjunction with CSJ programme and partner staff, assist with data collection activities (for both quantitative & qualitative data asks) within selected or sampled sites in northern Uganda (NU).
Accurately record data provided by respondents using mobile data collection applications OR any other appropriate tool as provided.
Upload the data in the CSJ’s Management Information System.
In cases where physical copies / templates are used, submit fully filled tool to ERL designated personnel during the survey.
Provide concise and accurate feedback to CSJ staff when being debriefed on the quality and success of the interviews.
Proper use and custody of activity asset (phones / tablets, etc), ensure that these are safely maintained and returned to the supervisor at the end of the task assigned.
Spend and account for project resources received in line with expense guidelines and templates shared.
Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in any development related subject.
Individuals in their final years of education are also encouraged to apply.
Good understanding of NU and the Refugee locations in the region.
Strong reading and writing skills in English.
Fluency in one or more of the following languages is a MUST – Lugbara, Alur, Acholi, Lango, Madi, Arabic, kuku, Dinka or any of the local languages in Northern Region and Refugee settlements in selected locations.
Experience in using smart phones/tablets for data collection and submission.