Casual Worker (Enumerator)
Conduct data collection for various program-related assessments.
Overview
Conduct data collection for various program-related assessments.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or other relevant fields
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection for humanitarian or development projects
- Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms such as ODK, ONA, CommCare, or Kobo
- Ensure informed consent is obtained from all respondents before interviews
- Conduct interviews and focus group discussions in a clear, accurate, and neutral manner
- Review completed questionnaires for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
- Upload the collected data to the designated server within agreed timelines
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to ensure informed consent from participants during data collection. How did you approach it? | The interviewer wants to assess your ethical considerations and communication skills in data collection context. | Discuss your method of explaining the process to participants and how you ensured they understood and agreed. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful interview or focus group discussion you led? What challenges did you face? | This question evaluates your interviewing skills and ability to handle challenges. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to verify the accuracy and consistency of data before submission? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where you discovered inconsistencies in gathered data? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with mobile data collection platforms? Can you specify which ones? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you faced challenges while working with local communities during data collection. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain professionalism and confidentiality while collecting data? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to report security issues while in the field? What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
