Field Data Collector

ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND

Malaria Consortium is implementing household surveys to evaluate Nigeria’s 2026 insecticide-treated net campaign. The work covers baseline, immediate post-campaign verification and one-month post-campaign survey activities.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Field Data Collector will collect accurate household-level information in selected Federal Capital Territory communities using approved mobile survey tools and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend survey training, tool review and field-practice sessions.
• Obtain informed consent before interviewing household heads, women aged 15–49 and other eligible respondents.
• Administer approved questionnaires accurately and respectfully.
• Observe and document insecticide-treated nets and their physical condition when required by the protocol.
• Capture data electronically using SurveyCTO, ODK or another approved platform.
• Review each submission for completeness and consistency before uploading.
• Protect respondent confidentiality and follow data-protection procedures.
• Cooperate with supervisors during spot checks, back-checks and correction of identified errors.
• Report field constraints, respondent concerns and technical problems promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in a health-related field, social sciences or another relevant discipline.
• Approximately one to two years of relevant household-survey or field-data-collection experience.
• Previous experience using SurveyCTO, ODK or a comparable mobile data-collection platform.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Hausa and Gbagyi language ability is an advantage for the Federal Capital Territory assignment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Mobile data collection and questionnaire administration.
• Informed-consent and confidentiality practices.
• Accuracy, observation and attention to detail.
• Respectful community engagement.
• Ability to follow sampling and survey protocols.
• Willingness to travel within assigned survey locations and work to tight timelines.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Assignment type: Temporary survey consultancy.
• Duty location: Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
• Expected implementation period: Survey activities are planned between August and October 2026.
• Salary or fee: Not specified.
• Exact contract duration: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The post holder must respect informed consent, confidentiality, data protection and do-no-harm requirements. Malaria Consortium participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Role-specific safeguarding classification: Not specified.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply through the official Malaria Consortium Kobo application form before 21 August 2026. Complete all required fields and submit the documents requested by the form.