Part-Time Senior Enumerator Job in Dadaab – Village Enterprise (6-Month Contract)

Data, Business Analysis and AI, ICT, Project Management
Garissa
September 19, 2025
Contract Part Time
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Job Description

Part-Time Senior Enumerator – Dadaab, Kenya (Six Months Fixed Term Contract)

Employer

Village Enterprise – a non-profit organization that equips rural Africans living in extreme poverty with the resources to create sustainable businesses.

Location

Garissa County (Dadaab), Kenya

Employment Type

Part-Time, Fixed-Term (6 months)

Role Overview

Village Enterprise is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Enumerator to support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities in Dadaab, Kenya. The Senior Enumerator will directly manage field data collection processes, supervise enumerators, ensure data accuracy, and contribute to high-quality program evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enumerator Supervision & Data Collection (60%)

  • Train enumerators on Android-based data collection tools, software, and best practices.

  • Assign data collection tasks and monitor progress at both individual and activity levels.

  • Supervise field activities and provide continuous feedback to the MEL Coordinator.

  • Conduct data quality assessments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

  • Step in to directly collect data when necessary.

2. Reporting & Communication (25%)

  • Prepare and submit weekly feedback reports on enumerator performance.

  • Share regular field activity and audit reports with supervisors.

  • Submit data quality review reports as assigned.

  • Host weekly enumerator meetings and participate in MEL team check-ins.

  • Provide updates on equipment and logistics needs (e.g., devices, protective gear).

3. MEL & Operational Support (15%)

  • Support MEL team training sessions for non-enumerator staff.

  • Assist with data entry and field-level monitoring activities.

  • Provide technical support for TaroWorks application use in the field.

  • Participate in organization-wide meetings and additional MEL tasks as assigned.

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility at Village Enterprise. The Senior Enumerator is expected to:

  • Sensitize participants on safeguarding principles.

  • Adhere to Village Enterprise’s safeguarding policies.

  • Report any safeguarding incidents promptly for follow-up action.

Qualifications & Competencies

Academic Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Social Sciences, Data Science, Project Management, ICT, or related field).

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience supervising field data collection teams.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite, and Android applications.

  • Strong knowledge of data quality principles (accuracy, timeliness, validity, completeness).

  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to work with diverse teams.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.

Core Competencies

  • Critical thinking and analytical mindset.

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

  • Team management and leadership skills.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic field conditions.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via the Village Enterprise careers page on LinkedIn.

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