Vacancy title:
Enumerators
Jobs at:
Laterite Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
20th March 2019
Summary
Date Posted: 13th March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: RWF , Value: 200000 , Minimum: 140000 , Maximum: 600000 , Period: MONTH
JOB DETAILS:
Enumerator | Laterite Rwanda
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We define ourselves by our ability to embrace and deploy innovative research technologies and methodologies. We use an anti-disciplinary approach, borrowing methods not only from econometrics but other fields as well. Incorporating these latest innovations in our project work and introducing them to our clients motivates us.
At Laterite, we are passionate about transforming the way development research is done. Our mission is to deploy the most innovative research methods to make a difference in development issues. We provide three types of services: i) comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions; ii) research services, from the design of large scale research projects through to analysis; and iii) strategic and technical advice to public and private sector clients.
Laterite’s growing network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and India. Our teams bring together more than 45 full time local and international staff, 500 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic and fun work environment. Laterite works with internationally recognized universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations and several Government ministries and agencies.
Laterite’s model:
We believe that making a difference is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context: Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players and understanding their constraints and motivations.
We are rigorous and structured, but not rigid in our choice of analytic methods: Our mission is to deploy the most innovative research methods to design effective responses to development issues. We define ourselves by our ability to embrace new technologies and research methodologies in our project work.
We strive to innovate with every opportunity: With every new challenge and opportunity, we try to innovate and embrace new technologies, always with the objective of creating new and better ways of conducting research.
You can find out more about Laterite on our website at www.laterite.com
Laterite is looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our fieldwork activities as enumerators. Enumerators will also benefit from training sessions aimed at improving their professional development. This position is offered on a project basis. Successful candidates will be added to our database and be contacted based on available positions.
Duration
Project duration varies between 2 to 6 weeks.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities depend on the project and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Attend training sessions
• Conduct interviews in the field using survey instruments designed by Laterite Ltd.
• Test questionnaires designed by Laterite Ltd. in the field
• Document issues that arise during fieldwork and communicate them to the field coordinator and supervisor
• Keep track of expenses
• Transmit data collected on a daily basis
Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the project at hand
Minimum Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a university or holding at least a bachelor’s degree
• Past experience with data collection is preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English (French an asset)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required
• Willingness to travel for long periods of time, usually up to 6 days
• Sharp problem-solving skills
• Consistent punctuality
• Effective team-player
• Quick learner
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Job application procedure
Please complete the following application: https://form.myjotform.com/90694517477571 including a CV, and cover letter. Application deadline is March 20, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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