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Company: Concern Worldwide
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Overview
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the worldโs poorest countries
Founded in 1968, Concern works in 25 countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean with its headquarters in Ireland.
Concern started working in Malawi in 2002. Our Country Strategic Plan 2023 โ 2027 focuses on climate and environment, social protection, gender and social inclusion, sustainable food systems for food security and partnerships. For sustainability and lasting change, our advocacy and influence, people centred and evidence based approaches focus on system strengthening and resilience building as we seek to address the root causes of poverty.
Concern invites applications from interested candidates qualified for the following positions;
Enumerator/Data Entry Clerk
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Locations: Nsanje, Chikwawa, Lilongwe and Mchinji
The Enumerators will perform activities related to the identification, registration and verification of beneficiaries in collaboration with project staff and local authorities under the overall guidance from their designated supervisors. Specifically, the Enumerators will perform the following but not limited to;
- Conduct surveys using Digital Data Gathering (DDG) Devices and Tools
- Ensure that DDG devices are safely kept and maintained during and after data collection.
- Support fully in the orientation/training on the targeting/selection criteria of the beneficiaries and the process.
- Support in community mobilization and distribution of project materials
- Provide timely feedback on all data collection issues encountered to M&E supervisors.
- Ensure that all data collecting tools both paper based and digital are perfectly maintained.
- Support accountability processes of the organisation by reporting issues
- Ensure compliance with relevant ethical requirements e.g. consenting, confidentiality, data protection etc.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Community Development, Development Studies, Social Science, Disaster Management, Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant field
- Proven experience of conducting data collection using digital data gathering devices and tools
- Prior survey experience with Concern Worldwide will be an added advantage
- Experience in using Microsoft packages especially excel
- Strong skills in engaging with local communities
- Ability to work independently and in high-pressure situations under tight deadlines
- Willing to work in challenging and disaster affected communities and contexts
- Strong commitment to collect quality data
- Willingness to travel and spend long hours in the field
- Good understanding of safeguarding issues, data protection and ethical guidelines
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should send their CV (3 pages maximum including contacts of 3 referees) and Cover Letter to malawi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as โEnumerator/Data Entry Clerkโโ. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 31st March 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.