The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a real impact on poverty reduction, food security and ecosystem health. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with regional offices across Asia and Africa, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).
Description
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, on behalf of International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to hire approximately 24 Enumerators to conduct a baseline survey in six districts (East Mamprusi, Chereponi, North Gonja, West Gonja, Saboba, and Gushegu) by conducting interviews at the household and community levels using digital tools for data recording. This survey is part of the Generating Revenues & Opportunities for Women to Improve Nutrition in Ghana (GROWING project).
Objective of the Assignment
- To ensure accurate information is collected through interviewing members of the community and is properly recorded using the designated tool (a paper questionnaire or digital survey tool on a tablet.
- To assist in locating designated households in selected communities
- To maintain good relationships with all community members and team members
Deliverables
- Daily submission of data collected, using provided protocols for submission
- Daily submission of any required progress forms
Duration: Six to eight weeks starting from end-September through mid-November
This is a nationally recruited position and only citizens of Ghana are eligible to apply.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Higher National Diploma, first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience.
- Proven experience conducting surveys with good interviewing skills.
- Must understand and speak fluently one or more of these languages: Dagbani, Mampruli, Gonja, Likpakpa, and Chekosi fluently
- Good English-speaking skills and ability to translate from English to the local language
- Familiar with computer/android phone, assisted interviews or keen to learn will be a plus.
- Prefer candidates with experience in integrated climate-smart agriculture-nutrition-marketing data collection or project implementation experience.
- Experience in conducting gender segregated data collection is a strong added advantage.
- Activities will demand significant amounts of walking.
- Willingness to work on weekends, as needed.
- Must currently be resident in one of the following districts: East Mamprusi, Chereponi, North Gonja, West Gonja, Saboba, or Gushegu.
Benefits
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Location: Northern Ghana
How To Apply
Interested candidates should CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
Deadline: 30th September 2022
