ENUMERATORS
Position: Data Collection Enumerators
Duty Station: Rubochi and Kaida, Abuja, FCT
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Program/Department Summary
Background:
The Community-owned Renewable Electrification (CORE) project is a 14 month project working closely with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Nigeria and other key stakeholders to create a sustainable and scalable framework for rural electrification. Through the creation of Rural Electrification and Utility Cooperatives (REUCS), REA is leading efforts to tackle the critical challenge of improving access to electricity in unserved and underserved communities across the country. Led by Mercy Corps—Energy 4 Impact (MC) and 2 other consortium partners, i.e., local partner Murty International and the Kigali Collaborative Research Centre (KCRC), the consortium is working in concert to deliver outputs that align with each partner’s core strengths as leaders in the energy sector.
Essential Job Functions for the enumerators
The data collection enumerators will be engaged primarily to support Mercy Corps and Kigali Collaborative Research Centre (KCRC) in the tasks related to assessing REUCS Unit’s monitoring frameworks against the development needs of the communities and related appropriate operational frameworks. The task will include (but not be limited to):
1. Attend a compulsory one-day enumerator training session.
2. Carrying out data collection from respondents in FCT Rubochi and Kaida within the specific identified areas of operation.
3. Processing the data by typing and submitting via the data collection tool provided on a daily basis.
4. Attending and actively participating in team meetings, feedback sessions, or general information update sessions.
5. Carry out the exercise strictly within the provided timelines as indicated in this SOW.
6. Observing strict accuracy in data collection and entry.
Enumerator deliverables
The enumerators will be expected to produce clear and measurable deliverables that will demonstrate successful completion of the assigned tasks and serve as the basis upon which payment will be made. These are
• Accurate daily data submissions through the designated collection tool.
• Verified attendance and participation in daily team meetings, feedback sessions, and information updates. Within these meetings, the enumerators will be expected to share community insights and feedback notes highlighting operational challenges or observations for the day.
• Timely completion of assigned tasks strictly within the agreed schedules and timelines.
• Quality-assured datasets reflecting adherence to accuracy standards and corrections made when flagged.
Sample size
The survey is expected to reach 400 respondents in FCT Rubochi and 300 respondents in Kaida. Hence, each enumerator will be expected to reach 20 respondents per day while at Rubochi and 19 interviews per day while in Kaida.
Influence & Representation
The enumerators will be expected to represent the interests of CORE and those of the respondents, as will be outlined in the training. The respondents will also be expected to communicate effectively to ensure that the overall project targets are met.
Security
The enumerators will be expected to ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by the team leadership.
Ethical Considerations
Enumerators must strictly:
1. Adhere to informed consent procedures
2. Respect confidentiality and data protection protocols
3. Avoid coercion, bias, or leading respondents
4. Engage participants with cultural sensitivity
Accountability
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Reports Directly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Mercy Corps
Works Directly with: MEL Manager from Mercy Corps and Lead Researcher from KCRC
Terms of Engagement
Duration of Engagement: This position is for a period of ten (10) days. This entails 9 days of data collection and a compulsory one day to sit in a training. However, the enumerator will only be remunerated for the data collection days.
Working Hours: The Data Collection Enumerator will be required to carry out data collection 9 days, 8 hours per workday.
General Conditions:
• The enumerator is not a Mercy Corps employee and will not, as such, be entitled to any benefits or compensations outside the daily stipends.
• The Enumerator shall not disclose any confidential information to third parties without prior written consent.
• The contract can be terminated by either party with one (1) day notice. Mercy Corps reserves the right to terminate the contract without notice if the enumerator violates any of Mercy Corps’ standard operating procedures or for disciplinary measures.
Payment of Services
Mercy Corps will pay the sum of NGN 20,000 daily for each day of work (subject to withholding tax). Payment will be done on a monthly basis after all the appropriate documentation is completed by the Enumerator.