Job Description

About Research Methods International
Research Methods International (RMI) is a research consultancy, advisory and management services
firm registered under the Zimbabwean Company Registration Act. Our core work is in the fields of human development & food security for sustainable development. RMI boasts of its expertise in regulatory research development and business solutions applied primarily in emerging markets
across Africa, Asia and Europe. Thematic areas of interest include but are not limited to Education;
Agriculture; Gender; Nutrition; Public Health; Statistics; Environmental Conservation and Sustainable
Energy. This expertise is built on our strong grounding in project design and management; analysis;
research; stakeholder coordination; business, public, government relations.
Purpose of the Call
RMI is currently updating its database of short-term staff and is seeking 200 experienced
enumerators from the country’s 10 provinces and respective districts to join our dynamic team.
Successful candidates will engage in both quantitative and qualitative data collection projects across
various provinces and districts of Zimbabwe. The selected enumerators will be responsible for
implementing survey plans, conducting household interviews and surveys, and ensuring data quality
and integrity. This effort supports RMI’s commitment to enhancing research and evaluation, providing valuable insights for its clients and contributing to sustainable socio-economic transformation.
Note: Successful candidates will undergo training on the specific data collection processes, expectations and tools to be used for each assignment before deployment to the field. Different criteria, which range from skills, experience in research or any form of data collection, availability, knowledge in certain technical areas, contextual understanding, and familiarity with the local language of defined data collection area, will be the main criterion for selection of enumerators.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Under the guide of the field supervisors and / project management teams, enumerators will:
• Conduct face-to-face/online interviews and focus groups to collect reliable data.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Adhere to research protocols and ethical guidelines.
• Work effectively within a team and independently.
• Attend training sessions to understand survey/study objectives, methodology, and ethical
considerations.
• Conduct household surveys in designated provinces and districts, ensuring coverage and
representation.
• Review completed surveys for completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Maintain open communication with field supervisors and project management teams regarding
progress and challenges.
• Coordinate with local authorities or community leaders, if necessary, to facilitate smooth survey
implementation.
• Transcribe audio recordings of interviews (assigned).
• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in the assigned
communities.
• Comply with quality and research ethics requirements during fieldwork (this includes data
protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants).
• Participate in a less than or half-day daily debrief sessions to share field experiences after piloting
and data collection.
• Participate in After Action Review at the end of the data collection exercises.
• Any other task as assigned by the field supervisor and / the project management team.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Excellent command of English and other local languages
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly according to project needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and demanding circumstances alone or within a team.
• No criminal record
• Enumerators are expected to be respectful of the community, community leadership and
membership and cultural context and maintain security awareness at all times.
Qualifications
• Minimum of a first degree in Education, Agriculture, Gender, Nutrition, Public Health,
Statistics, Economics and Energy.
• Previous experience as an enumerator for at least 3 years is essential.
• Familiarity with different data collection platforms such as KoBo Collect, ODK, Survey Solutions,
Survey ToGo, Survey CTO, mWater, Tangerine and Survey Monkey.

How to Apply

Application Process
• Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CVs to:
[email protected]
Closing Date: Friday, 4th October 2024
RMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce