Enumerators – STRIDES Baseline Study

Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and C… The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Eastern and Western Africa, and the Middle East. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Telecommunications
Job Description

Key responsibilities

  • Enumerators will be expected to:
  • Attend all training sessions and participate in piloting activities to ensure readiness for ethical and accurate data collection.
  • Administer household surveys using mobile tools and support qualitative data collection through FGDs and KIIs under supervision.
  • Obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and strictly adhere to AKF’s safeguarding and ethical research standards.
  • Develop and maintain a clear daily workplan prior to data collection, outlining the specific villages to be visited to ensure coverage of assigned locations per day.
  • Submit complete and accurate data daily, maintain fieldwork logs, and promptly report any challenges encountered.
  • Use and manage project equipment responsibly, ensuring proper handling and return upon completion of fieldwork.

Ethical and safeguarding standards

Enumerators must:

  • Sign AKF’s Safeguarding Statement of Commitment
  • Abide by AKF’s Safeguarding Manual, AKF Code of conduct and ethical research standards.
  • Ensure participant protection, confidentiality, and informed consent
  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately

Timeline and Commitment

Activity - Dates (2026)

  • Enumerator Training & Tool Piloting- 25th May 2026
  • Data Collection Period- 1st – 12th June 2026
  • Submission of Raw Data- 20th June 2026

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum diploma in social sciences, public health, statistics, or related field
  • Prior experience in field data collection, especially on gender, health, or SRHR topics in Kilifi County.
  • Familiarity with digital data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox)
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local dialects will be an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical research and safeguarding principles

Deliverables

  • Completed and verified survey forms (digital)
  • Daily fieldwork logs and summaries
  • Feedback on tool usability and field challenges
  • Participation in debrief and final review session

nterested candidates should submit the following:

  • Updated CV.
  • Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience, clearly indicating whether you are applying for the Quantitative or Qualitative enumerator role as well as your current location and specific sub-county for which you are applying.
  • Copies of academic certificates. Transcripts are not accepted.
  • Valid certificate of good conduct
  • Contact details of three referees.
  • Any previous engagement you have had within the sector (e.g., past surveys, community mobilization, training sessions)

Submit applications by 22nd May 2026 with the subject line: STRIDES Enumerator Application – [specify whether Quantitative or Qualitative]

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