Enumerator – Madrasa ECD Programme at Aga Khan Foundation

The position

About Madrasa Early Childhood Programme

The Madrasa Early Childhood Development Programme, Kenya (MECP-K), an affiliate of Aga Khan Foundation East Africa was established in 1986. MECP-K is implementing a project titled “Accelerating Local ECD Solutions to Scale in Mombasa and Kwale counties” in 360 pre-primary schools in Mombasa and Kwale counties. MECP-K will be undertaking a comprehensive and participatory child assessment of girls and boys at the Pre-primary 2 class in the selected pre-primary schools. The study will involve the collection of data based on a series of exercises with children (aged between 5 and 6 years old) focusing on the following domains; receptive and expressive language, socio-emotional development, gross and fine motor skills, and cognitive function.

MECP-K is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for enumerator positions to support in data collection for this study in Mombasa and Kwale counties.  
Time frame: January- February 2022

Key Responsibilities

• Attend the entire sessions of the enumerators’ training as will be required.
• Collect data using child-friendly methodologies and approaches with sampled girls and boys in select Pre-primary schools.
• Accurately collect data using digital devices (Tablets).
• Review the collected data with the field supervisor at end of every day before sending over to the server.
• Participate in process review meetings as will be advised by the Study Supervisor during the data collection.
• Take utmost good 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
• Uphold ethical standards and protocols during data collection, and adhere to privacy and confidentiality procedures. 

The requirements

Qualifications/Experience

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• At least Diploma level training in social sciences (preferably Education) or any related field from reputable institution.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection that involved working with pre-primary school children.
• Ability to travel to various ECDE centres within the target counties.
• Experience using Android based tablets or Smartphones (past use of mobile based data collection applications will be an added advantage).
• Ability to communicate effectively in Kiswahili and English; proficiency in local languages in highly encouraged. Please note that part of the training will be conducted in English and comfort in this language is preferred.
• Highly organized, capable of handling multiple priorities and managing time effectively
• Friendly personality in working with young children
• Demonstrate evidence of an understanding of and commitment to child protection and safeguarding as well as other vulnerable populations.

Deliverables

The key deliverables will include;

• Collection of data and uploading to the server
• Submit field notes on the process of data collection including any important observations and challenges during data collection
• Handover the data collection tablet in good working condition

Duration: The data collection exercise is intended to take a maximum of 12 working days (7th to 22nd February, 2022) in Mombasa and Kwale Counties.