The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), was established by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1967. AKF is a private, not-for-profit international development agency that seeks to provide long-term solutions to society’s problems. AKF brings together human, financial, and technical resources to address challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world.
- Job Title: Enumerator
- Duty Station: Kampala and Arua, Uganda
- Position(s): Several Fresher Data Collection Jobs
- Applications Closing Date: 10th March 2023
- Vacancy Type: Permanent/Temporary.
- Organization: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Aga Khan Foundation Job Advert
AKF is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for enumerator positions to support in data collection for pre-piloting and piloting an Early Learning Assessment tool in Kampala and Arua. Timeframe: March -April 2023. The pre-pilot and pilot will involve the collection of data based on a series of exercises with children (aged between 5 and 6 years old) focusing on relationship building, culture and arts, creativity, literacy, and numeracy domains.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend the ID ELA administration training and pass the inter reliability test, to be selected for data collection.
- Arrive at the training venue on time and attend all sessions
- Correctly and efficiently administer the ID ELA tool, including knowing and following all administration rules
- Accurately identify and record pupils’ responses as correct and incorrect using digital devices (tablet)
- Collect data using child-friendly methodologies and approaches with sampled girls and boys in select Pre-primary schools.
- Organize the assessment materials, ensure their security, and submit the materials at the end of field work.
- Provide feedback on the tools and their use.
- Take wonderful care of the data collection tablet and other assets that may be provided during this engagement, and return the same at the end of the assignment
- Code the assessment results and enter data for the supported schools into the database.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should at least hold a diploma in Early Childhood Development
- Substantial experience as a caregiver
- Experience in administering learning assessments at classroom level
- Willingness to learn and explore new experiences
- Demonstrate ability to fluently read and speak one of the relevant local languages -Luganda or Lugbarati, which are required for ID ELA administration.
- Demonstrate evidence of an understanding of and commitment to child protection and safeguarding, as well as other vulnerable populations.
- Friendly personality in working with young children
- Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in Kampala and Arua.
- Must be able to record responses appropriately and correctly without distorting the original data
- Must be able to work for full day working hours in the field across a number of day
- Teachers from schools involved in the Schools2030 project will not be considered.
How to Apply to Aga Khan Foundation Vacancy:
All interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details of three references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for the role via e-mail to akf.uganda@akdn.org
All candidates should send their updated CVs and application letters via Email to: Dan.Kitamirike@jubileeuganda.com
Tel: +256754900901/ +256784701294 for any inquiries
PLEASE NOTE: AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.