Enumerators/Surveyors at Laterite Ltd, Kigali, Rwanda

Enumerators/Surveyors at Laterite Ltd, Kigali, Rwanda - DEADLINE: 21/03/2014

Laterite Ltd. (www.laterite-africa.com) offers a variety of research services clustered around economic and social policy development, impact evaluation studies and market research. Laterite was established in Kigali in late 2010, with the objective of bringing world-class research services to African markets with a high growth potential but little advisory infrastructure. 

Laterite is looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our research efforts as enumerators. We hire enumerators on a project-basis. This makes it an ideal job for university students who cannot commit to a fulltime position. Laterite’s enumerators will also benefit from monthly training sessions aimed at improving their professional development. This includes workshops on how to effectively work with Microsoft Excel and Power Point, perform basic statistical analysis, and excel at job interviews.

Duration

Enumerators are hired on project-basis, which means that enumerators are contacted each time a new project begins. Project duration varies between 2 to 8 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews in the field using survey instruments designed by Laterite Ltd. and follow instructions closely and diligently
• Test the questionnaires designed by Laterite Ltd. in the field
• Test the sampling strategy designed by Laterite Ltd.
• Act in a professional and honest manner and serve as example to fellow enumerators
• Document issues that arise during interviews and communicate them to the field coordinator
• Take notes during focus group discussions
• Keep track of expenses as instructed
• 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 a bachelor’s degree
• Excellent proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English (French would be considered an asset)
• Good computer skills: ability to type in Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required
• Sharp problem-solving skills
• Consistent punctuality

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a one-page CV and a cover letter to jobs@laterite-africa.com. The CV file should be named “(first name and last name) + CV” and the cover letter file should be named “(first name and last name) + coverletter”. The subject line of the email should read “(first name and last name) + Enumerator Application”. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a disqualification of the application.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.