Description

Cordaid is hiring Data Collectors (24) to support the Agricultural Governance Results Improvement Project (A-GRIP) by collecting high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from project beneficiaries and key stakeholders using structured tools.

Other locations: Busoga, Elgon, Lango, Rwenzori, And Kigezi Region

Education

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the MEAL team, the Data Collectors will:

• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with district, subcounty, and other partner project staff; particularly those working with the Departments of Administration, Production, and Natural resources (ENR).
• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with small holder farmers at parish level.
• Administer household survey to small holder farmers
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data collection and submission
• Obtain informed consent from all respondents and uphold ethical research standards
• Follow daily fieldwork plans and meet assigned interview targets
• Participate in training and briefing sessions prior to field deployment
• Provide daily updates to supervisors and flag any field challenges promptly
• Completed and submitted digital questionnaires per assigned targets
• Accurate notes/transcripts for KIIs and FGDs (where applicable)
• Daily progress reports to the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Economics Development Studies, or related field
• Proven experience in data collection for surveys, assessments, or evaluations
• Experience using digital data collection tools (especially Comcare/ Kobo Toolbox/ODK)
• Strong understanding of field research ethics and data quality standards
• Familiarity in collecting data related to agriculture, land registration, and good governance promoted projects is an added advantage
• Experience working in Busoga region (Kamuli, Buyende, & Namutumba);
• Elgon region (Mbale, Bududa, Bulambuli, Kapchorwa, & Namisindwa);
• Lango region (Lira, Alebtong & Apac), Rwenzori (Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, Kamwenge, & Kyegegwa);
• Kigezi region (Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, Kisoro & Kanungu) is highly desirable.

Others/Extra Details

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Lusoga, Luganda, Rutooro, Rukiga, Langi, Lumasaba/Gisu and Kupsabiny (local language is essential)
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under tight timelines and meet daily targets
• Good teamwork and professionalism
• Ability to transcribe qualitative data.
• Report writing is paramount.

Ethical Considerations

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all respondent information
• Ensure voluntary participation and informed consent is obtained before/during commencement of the interview
• Respect community norms and uphold Cordaid’s safeguarding policies.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant experience in similar assignments
• Demonstrated ability to use Comcare/ Kobo/ODK
• Knowledge of the local context
• Performance during interview and/or practical assessment

• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with district, subcounty, and other partner project staff; particularly those working with the Departments of Administration, Production, and Natural resources (ENR).
• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with small holder farmers at parish level.
• Administer household survey to small holder farmers
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data collection and submission
• Obtain informed consent from all respondents and uphold ethical research standards
• Follow daily fieldwork plans and meet assigned interview targets
• Participate in training and briefing sessions prior to field deployment
• Provide daily updates to supervisors and flag any field challenges promptly
• Completed and submitted digital questionnaires per assigned targets
• Accurate notes/transcripts for KIIs and FGDs (where applicable)
• Daily progress reports to the supervisor

• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Lusoga, Luganda, Rutooro, Rukiga, Langi, Lumasaba/Gisu and Kupsabiny (local language is essential)
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under tight timelines and meet daily targets
• Good teamwork and professionalism
• Ability to transcribe qualitative data.
• Report writing is paramount.

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Economics Development Studies, or related field
• Proven experience in data collection for surveys, assessments, or evaluations
• Experience using digital data collection tools (especially Comcare/ Kobo Toolbox/ODK)
• Strong understanding of field research ethics and data quality standards
• Familiarity in collecting data related to agriculture, land registration, and good governance promoted projects is an added advantage
• Experience working in Busoga region (Kamuli, Buyende, & Namutumba);
• Elgon region (Mbale, Bududa, Bulambuli, Kapchorwa, & Namisindwa);
• Lango region (Lira, Alebtong & Apac), Rwenzori (Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, Kamwenge, & Kyegegwa);
• Kigezi region (Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, Kisoro & Kanungu) is highly desirable.