Data Collectors on School Safety Assessment at Creative Associates International - LEARN to Read Project (210 Openings)

Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections and more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in conflict and post-conflict environments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Collector - School Safety Assessment

Locations: Adamawa, Bauchi and Sokoto
Slots: 210 (70 for each state)

Job Description

• We are seeking diligent and detail-oriented Data Collectors to assist in conducting the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) in selected schools across the sampled LGAs in Sokoto, Bauchi and Adamawa.
• The EGRA is designed to evaluate the reading skills of early-grade pupils to inform educational interventions. Data Collectors will play a crucial role in gathering accurate and reliable data to support this important educational initiative.

Objectives of the Assessment:

• Ensure the precise and reliable collection of data on early-grade reading abilities.
• Contribute to a broader understanding of literacy levels among early-grade pupils to support evidence-based decision-making in education.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend comprehensive training sessions on EGRA administration, data collection techniques, and ethical standards.
• Review and become thoroughly familiar with the EGRA instruments and data collection protocols.
• Conduct the EGRA in assigned schools, following a pre-determined schedule.
• Participate in debriefing sessions to discuss observations and findings with the assessment team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all data collected.
• Regular check-ins with the project lead to ensure adherence to data collection protocols.

Deliverables:

• Completed survey forms uploaded to the project secure server.
• Daily field reports

Requirements

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English and local
• languages of the respective states.
• Access to a smartphone and ability to use it proficiently.
• Familiarity with the school system and educational institutions.
• Domicile in the sampled LGA.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience with collection of EGRA data is an added advantage.

Total Supervisors Required per State.

• Adamawa - 70
• Bauchi - 70
• Sokoto - 70.

Application Closing Date
30th August 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application packages to: [email protected] using the title as the subject of the mail.

Note: To be a successful candidate you must attend the training 100% and pass the training test.