Field Enumerators & Supervisors
| Published | July 21, 2026 |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Category | General |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Description
Background & Position Overview
Research Analytics International is seeking qualified, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Field Enumerators to conduct primary quantitative and qualitative data collection across selected study sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Enumerators will play a critical role in gathering high-quality, reliable field data. The role involves participating in mandatory field training, traveling to target intervention communities, administering survey instruments, and ensuring data integrity throughout the collection process.
2. General Duties & Responsibilities
Training Participation: Attend and actively participate in all pre-deployment training sessions and pre-testing of survey instruments.
Data Collection: Administer surveys and conduct interviews with target participants according to project protocols and sampling guidelines.
Data Quality Control: Ensure completed questionnaires are accurate, complete, and uploaded/submitted daily according to supervisor instructions.
Field Logistics & Ethics: Coordinate closely with team leaders, adhere to field ethics, obtain informed consent from all participants, and ensure strict confidentiality of respondent data.
Community Engagement: Conduct interviews in the appropriate local languages while maintaining a respectful and cultural approach in target communities.
3. Country-Specific Requirements & Deployment Summary
Country
Total Enumerator Days
Mandatory Language Proficiency
Focus Areas / Context
Ethiopia
84 Days
Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Hadiya, and Hammer
Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.
Uganda
108 Days
Luganda, Luo, and Japadhola/Lugisu/Lusamia OR Kiswahili
Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.
Kenya
32 Days
Kiswahili, Gabra, and Borana
Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.
Tanzania
75 Days
Kiswahili
Training, inter-site travel, and field data collection.
Note: Total enumerator days cover all phases: mandatory training, travel between intervention sites, and active field data collection.
4. Qualifications & Key Skills
Education: Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience: Proven prior experience as a quantitative or qualitative field enumerator or data collector.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CSPro).
Language Skills: Mandatory fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in the specified local language(s) for the respective country applied for.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving abilities in field settings.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their application via email
Email Submission Checklist
Please ensure your application email contains the following details:
Subject Line Format:
Application for Enumerator Position - [Country Name] - [Your Full Name]
(e.g., Application for Enumerator Position - Kenya - Jane Doe)
Updated Resume / CV: Attach an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant data collection experience.
Required Information in Email Body:
Working Contact Details: Phone number (with country code), current physical location/city, and active email address.
Languages Spoken: Clearly list all languages you speak fluently (referencing the required languages for your target country).
Daily Rate: Specify your expected Daily Rate in USD (or local currency equivalent) for enumerator services.
References: Provide full details for 2 to 3 professional references who can vouch for your field data collection experience (Include: Full Name, Organization, Designation, Phone Number, and Email).
