- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
and field sites nation-wide - Reports to : Field Supervisor
- Deadline: 25th January 2016
- Number of enumerators: 17
Innovations for Poverty Action
(IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New
Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with
development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches
to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and
to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health,
education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
Project Descriptions:
The project will target micro-
and small-sized enterprise owners with the potential and motivation to improve
their productivity, grow their firms and create employment opportunities for
others. Specifically, we will examine the impact of an innovative and
interactive business ICT tool that will help micro and small entrepreneurs
manage finance and marketing information. Entrepreneurs will be carefully
screened to identify those with “high-growth” potential, and those 600
entrepreneurs will be targeted to receive the ICT tool.
Position Summaries:
The Enumerator position provides
an excellent opportunity to gain hands‐on
experience in a field setting with a vibrant organization undertaking cutting‐edge development research. The Enumerator
will work closely with the research staff and field staff to perform a variety
of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Recruiting entrepreneurs into the project and explaining
the use and value of the ICT tool - Conduct a listing activity in order to locate
entrepreneurs and their businesses - Conduct interviews to research participants in the field
- Be willing to work in rural areas and stay overnight,
for 5 days in a week - Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols
- Perform other duties related to the project that may be
assigned to him/her, such as, but not limited to, testing the
questionnaire and make arrangements for his/her interviews - Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA,
its employees, partner organizations and project participants - Keep track of expenses
- Transmit data collected to her/his coordinator on a
daily basis.
Qualifications:
- The applicant should have previous experience working
with entrepreneurs - Applicant should have past experience in sales or in
starting and managing their own business - The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree, or be
currently enrolled in an institution, with at least one year field/data
collection experience - Should be familiar with computer assisted interviews or
keen to learn - Must have practical knowledge of MS word, MS excel, MS
PowerPoint, Email, and have the ability to use electronic devices, i.e.
tablets or smartphones - Excellent communication skills in Kinyarwanda and
English.
How To Apply
Please click on the following
link to apply for this job position and follow the instructions:
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2508452/IPA-Rwanda-Enumerator-application-form-for-Entrepreneurship
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Enumerator. The
statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties,
tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
