Assistant Venn Officer – Data Collection & Integrity

The Venn Assistant for Data Collection & Integrity (DCI) strengthens the organization’s data foundation by supporting the DCI team in Venn. This role focuses on enhancing the quality and integrity of data collection through; 

• Day-to-day supervision of the data collection process 
• Technological innovation and integration to optimise the collection process 
• Collaborative efforts to promote best practices across all data collection activities.

He/She will be responsible for maintaining the annual evaluation calendar, leading field data collection activities to ensure quality data is collected, and assisting in the development and execution of survey resource plans to optimize resources and achieve cost efficiency.

Data Quality Assurance and Improvement: 

• Proactively support refining and enhancing data collection instruments. 
• Conduct internal pre-rollout testing of data collection tools. 
• Monitor field data collection activities to ensure quality and integrity. 
• Promote best practices in data collection across the organization.

Technical Support for Field Teams: 

• Support the training of field enumerators for various field data collection activities
• Provide technical assistance and support to field data collection teams. 
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to data collection instruments and processes. 

Project Resource Planning and Optimization: 

• Assist in the development and execution of survey resource plans for evaluations. 
• Workplan management for enumerator allocation and start and end dates of surveys.
• Ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization for third-party contractors. 
• Be a focal person for inventory management at the unit level. 

Technological Innovation and Implementation: 

• Leverage technological solutions to improve data collection processes. 
• Contribute to the innovation of data collection techniques. 
• Support the DCI team in implementing new technological solutions.

Qualification & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, and related subjects.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the context of development projects or non-profit organizations. 
• Understanding of mobile data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, CommCare, Survey123, ODK, or SurveySolutions. 
• Proficiency in statistical packages such as Stata, SPSS, and excellent spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent written, communication, and facilitation skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to non-technical project stakeholders. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Detail-oriented and well-organized to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.