REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS The Enumerators will report to the Field Coordinator/Supervisor. BACKGROUND Save the Children Tanzania in partnership with ADP Mbozi and Government of Tanzania is implementing a baseline survey for Tuwekeze Pamoja (TP) Program. TP Program is designed to improve children’s learning outcomes by providing a continuum of support for girls and boys from conception to eight years old that ensures their physical, socio-emotional, cognitive development and learning needs are met. The program aims to research and demonstrate the impact of its core interventions and the impact of additional interventions that focus on improving the broader wellbeing of children, through the reduction of violence in homes, schools and communities. TP also seeks to provide cost-effective, evidence-based solutions for young children in the Songwe region of Tanzania that could be replicated and implemented at scale. The midline evaluation will target caregivers and children aged 2-3 years old, to collect data around their early care and childhood (ECCD) practices. The study will be conducted in Mbozi District, Songwe Region between 4th – 30th November 2019. We are seeking qualified and self-motivated individuals to support data collection as follows: – MAIN TASK Conduct quantitative/qualitative interviews with identified respondents in program intervention villages to assess the current situation regarding early childhood development for children in Mbozi District, Songwe Region. A senior team leader from Save the Children will supervise the survey along with the ADP Mbozi Officials. The enumerators will be trained on conducting a Household based survey on early childhood development and learning as well as health research ethical issues and Child Safeguarding Policy.
1. At least a Bachelor’s degree in health or education-related field or social science or other relevant disciplines from recognized university but with more than three years of working experience with community health programs.
2. Prior experience with GPS equipment’s and tablet-based data collection and long duration fieldwork
3. Past experience in household-based studies with poor and rural communities that touch on sensitive topics preferably in the key sectors of children’s health
4. Good written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of a local language (Kinyiha, or Kindali or Kinyamwanga) and community practices within the district/region is an added advantage.
5. Extensive knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data collection with a demonstration of good interview skills and community entry.
6. Ability to work in a team and cultivate team spirit
7. Demonstrable good track record of hardworking spirit, integrity, and discipline.
8. Priority will be given to the qualified individuals who live in Mbozi District.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes background checks will involve complying to our Child safeguarding policy; reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Submit the application online to Save the Children at Tanzania.Jobs@savethechildren.org
The subject line should clearly read “Enumerator for TP Midline evaluation”. The application package should include the following: –
1. Application letter clearly stating why you qualify for the position
2. Recent Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 pages that highlight your key qualifications and experience).
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview