Data Enumerator – MiNE National Survey

ABOUT CJID

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is a media and development organisation working to strengthen journalism, democratic accountability, civic participation, information integrity and evidence-based public engagement across West Africa.

Through its Media in National Election (MiNE) project, CJID is recruiting Data Enumerators across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to support a nationally representative survey ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Enumerator will support the implementation of a national public-opinion survey designed to understand citizens’ views on elections, governance, democratic institutions, public trust and voting behaviour.

Enumerators will be deployed within selected senatorial districts and will conduct face-to-face interviews with eligible respondents using the survey methodology, sampling procedures and data-collection tools provided by CJID.

Applicants must reside within one of the senatorial districts in the state for which they are applying.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate fully in all pre-deployment training, orientation, questionnaire review and fieldwork briefing organised by CJID.

• Understand the purpose, objectives, questionnaire structure and data-collection procedures of the MiNE survey.

• Familiarise yourself with assigned sampling locations and respondent-selection procedures before field deployment.

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with eligible respondents within assigned communities and senatorial districts.

• Administer questionnaires exactly according to approved research procedures without influencing respondents’ answers.

• Follow the approved sampling methodology when selecting respondents and avoid convenience or preferential selection.

• Explain the purpose of the research clearly to potential respondents before beginning interviews.

• Obtain informed consent from respondents in line with the project’s research procedures.

• Maintain political neutrality throughout the data-collection exercise.

• Accurately record responses using the designated electronic data-collection platform or survey tool.

• Review completed questionnaires before submission to ensure required questions are answered and information is internally consistent.

• Correct data-entry errors when identified during fieldwork or quality-control review.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information obtained from respondents.

• Treat respondents respectfully regardless of political opinion, ethnicity, religion, gender or social background.

• Follow instructions relating to refusals, incomplete interviews and respondents who withdraw from the survey.

• Meet assigned daily fieldwork targets and deployment timelines.

• Maintain regular communication with field supervisors.

• Report inaccessible locations, refusals, security concerns and field challenges promptly.

• Participate in spot checks, back-checks and data-quality verification activities.

• Revisit respondents or locations where legitimate data-quality concerns require further verification.

• Protect smartphones, project identification, questionnaires and other materials issued for the assignment.

• Ensure electronic devices remain charged, secure and operational during fieldwork.

• Follow instructions relating to synchronisation and submission of completed interviews.

• Participate in post-fieldwork debriefings and provide feedback on implementation challenges.

SURVEY FOCUS

The survey will collect information relating to:

• Public opinion and citizens’ perceptions of national issues.

• Electoral attitudes and perceptions of election processes.

• Trust in democratic institutions.

• Governance performance.

• Political participation.

• Voting attitudes and reported voting behaviour.

• Citizens’ expectations ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Applicant must reside within the state and senatorial district from which they are applying.

• Good knowledge of communities and the local environment within the selected location.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to approach and interview respondents respectfully.

• Ability to follow detailed research and field instructions.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to collect information objectively and accurately.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently in field environments.

• Ability to meet fieldwork targets and deadlines.

• Familiarity with smartphones or electronic data-collection tools is an advantage.

• Previous enumeration, survey, research, monitoring or data-collection experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge of relevant local languages is highly useful.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should complete the official CJID Data Enumerator application form using the application link provided.

Applicants must select a state and senatorial district where they currently reside and provide accurate information throughout the application.

Application Deadline: 23 September 2026.