Data Collector (Casual Worker)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Role

• Participate in collecting data accurately at the field level for different surveys Verification, baseline, Endlines, and Need Assessments.
• Conduct field visits for Cash and in-kind distribution sites and do accountability sessions with beneficiaries.
• Conduct On-Site monitoring and post-Distribution Monitoring (OSM and PDM) data collection along with distribution monitoring.
• Document all the findings in the provided data collection tools.
• Compiling and sorting the field data collection tools as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure collected data is accurately recorded.
• Ensure the anonymity of respondents and develop a relationship of trust and safe space during the data collection exercise with respondents.
• Report daily issues and challenges to the MEAL assistant/officers.
• Promote for Oxfam Sa’ada hotline number for accountability (716604626).
• Responsible for posting Oxfam posters & distribute accountability cards at distribution points.
• Build a good relationship with CHVs, VDCs, Community members, … etc to facilitate the MEAL activities within targeted areas.
• Prepare the day-to-day reports & follow up with action points.
• Follow confidentiality and security procedures to ensure respondents’ privacy is protected.
• Any other duties assigned by the line Manager.

Reporting

• Report to the supervisor before and after a day’s work for further direction.
• Ensure handling of all the completed household visits and questionnaires for the data to the supervisor.
• Report any breach of Oxfam policy regarding the code of conduct, Safeguarding, or any behavior that might affect Oxfam’s reputation.

What we are looking for

Essential Competencies:

• At least 1 year of experience working in working with humanitarian Organizations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment and understanding of Oxfam’s aims, values, and principles.
• Comply with Oxfam policies and practices with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, safety and security, conflict of interest, and other relevant policies and procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree or diploma/secondary school is required.
• Work experience at the field level with an NGO is preferred.
• A confident, flexible, and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to work independently, to be proactive in working with others, a willingness and commitment to work long hours.
• Computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel, and KOBO toolbox experience is preferred.
• Preferably from targeted areas (Sa’ada, Sahar, Majz, Qataber, Alhashwah and Razeh).

Note: Priority is given to the people of Saada Governorate.