Field Research Program Officer

Duties and responsibilities:


Complete the 5-day data collection training in-person in Gombe, organized by the Taimaka Project, to learn how to administer research questionnaires (SMART or SQUEAC surveys) in a standardized way.
Explain the survey study to household members and maintain high levels of participation during data collection visits, including engaging with community members to increase awareness of the surveys.
Visit field sites, including in remote and hard-to-reach areas, to collect data on the child’s height/length, MUAC, and weight, and complete questionnaires on household members, child illness, mortality, and infant and young child feeding practices, among other topics.
Ensure that the anthropometric equipment is working properly and calibrated.
Take informed consent from the survey participants, following ethical standards.
Follow schedules and survey protocols, ensuring the collection of complete and accurate data.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of each household visit, including carefully and completely documenting data using ODK forms. Ensure form submission at the end of data collection day.
Ensure proactive communication and inform the line manager about any challenges faced during data collection.


Qualifications and skills:


Minimum educational requirement is secondary school certificate (SSCE) or equivalent, with a preference for candidates with post-secondary education in community health or a related field
Ability and willingness to visit households in remote areas while carrying measurement equipment, including height boards and digital scales is required
Previous experience working on nutrition surveys or research studies with household or child data collection using ODK or KoboToolbox is strongly preferred

Previous experience in collecting anthropometric measurements (MUAC, height/length, weight) is strongly preferred
Previous experience in collecting qualitative data is preferred


Ability to fill lengthy questionnaires and write detailed, comprehensive notes in Hausa or English is required

Fluency in Hausa is required (written and spoken)
Proficiency in Fulfulde is preferred (spoken)
Proficiency in English is preferred but not required (written and spoken)


Attention to detail and experience in maintaining high standards of data quality is required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal, are required
Willingness to learn and adapt is required
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is required
Female candidates preferred
Flexibility to work over the weekends is required



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