Data Collectors

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