Enumerator - Endline Evaluation, Abia

Purpose / Project Description:

The Enumerator will work closely with the STWASH team to ensure the implementation of data collection for the endline assessment (in health centers, households, schools, markets, and motor parks) and any other data collection exercise required within the assigned period.

After receiving training on how to use the Data collection tool and understanding the assessment questionnaire, the enumerators will collect data via mobile devices in the field with ST WASH officers. This assessment will take place in small towns in these locations: Delta State: Ogwushi-Uku and Ogwushi-Uku Hospital axis. Abia State: Ubakala, Umuahia, and Ariaria. During daily field visits, each Enumerator will work any day required by ST WASH, and payments will be made according to the number of days worked and the number of accurate entries made at the end of the exercise, based on the completed attendance sheet and report.

Consultant Objectives:

The objective of the assignment is to carry out an endline evaluation in the Southern states (Delta and Abia) around the end of November to assess the functionality, performance, and sustainability of the completed, rehabilitated, and constructed WASH infrastructure in Ugwuashi-Uku, Delta State, and Ariaria and Ubakala, Abia State. The endline evaluation will provide evidence on project performance and achievements against established targets, while promoting accountability, learning, and improvement. It will also assess progress made during the entire project implementation period and review the relevance of the Theory of Change. Results from this evaluation will provide insight into project outcomes, trends, sustainability, and lessons learned, and will inform further engagements with small-town governance structures as well as future WASH intervention strategies.

Evaluation Methodology and Approach

The Endline Evaluation will adopt a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative household-level data collection with qualitative methods and review of existing project documentation.

Essential Position Responsibilities and Duties

Specific tasks will include (but not limited to):

• Share field notes and recordings as they are available with the Mercy Corps Research team.
• Transcribe audio recordings of interviews (assigned).
• Participate in After Action Review at the end of the data collection exercise.
• Participate in daily debrief sessions with Research team lead, to present findings and invite input.
• Conduct in-depth interviews on access and use of WASH facility and Services.
• Enumerators must have an android phone/tablet installed with android 0 software.
• Work closely with the supervising ST WASH MEL staff officer to administer the total number of forms required for the assessment according to participant list.
• Inform the ST WASH team of any misinformation/lack of information, complaints, or additional feedback from project
• Follow Mercy Corp's policies regarding information and data management and protection of project
• Participate in initial training sessions.
• Conduct key in-depth interviews (KII and FGDs) in the assigned communities
• Interpret interview questions to assist respondents in understanding and providing relevant answers.
• Double-check information on survey forms or information pads to ensure the accuracy of information
• Engage in data entry in cases where paper base options are used
• Comply with quality and research ethics requirements during field works (this includes data protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants)
• Participate in a less than or half day daily debrief sessions to share field experiences about the
• community and entire data collection
• Enumerators are expected to always be respectful of the community and community leadership and membership.

Basic knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Educational qualification: minimum of National Diploma or NCE
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Eastern Nigeria.
• Experience working in selected communities and a good understanding of the local dialects is preferred, i.e., reading and writing clear and concise notes.
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (ONA and COMMCARE) and analysis using participatory methodology with basic ICT skills.
• Able to adapt within a work environment containing individuals of multiple and various cultural, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
• Possess a degree of flexibility to work and availability to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• NGO and organizational experience - aware of and adhere to the general rules and regulations of Mercy Corps.
• Additionally, to be eligible to apply, an individual must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and bank account.
• Good resistance to stress and workload. Candidates must be residents in the underlisted communities of Abia, Delta, or Imo and be willing to carry out the exer
• Being resident in Ogwuashi-Uku, Ubakala, Umuahia and Ariaria (most specifically from the defined enumeration area) will also be an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and in demanding circumstances, alone or within a
• Because enumerators are to be recruited from these specific small towns, they will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation in the town they chose for the exer
• High regard for cultural norms and traditions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills, respect, patience, and good leadership skills.

Deliverable(s):

• Interview summaries/notes
• Pictures from field engagements
• Audio files (where applicable)
• Complete survey form (as per targets)

Accountability

• Reports Directly to: Senior MEL Officers
• Works Directly with the STWASH Team.