Enumerators STRIDES Baseline Study

Key responsibilities Enumerators will be expected to: Attend all training sessions and participate in piloting activities to ensure readiness for ethical and accurate data collection. Administer household surveys using mobile tools and support qualitative data collection through FGDs and KIIs under supervision. Obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and strictly adhere to AKF’s safeguarding and ethical research standards. Develop and maintain a clear daily workplan prior to data collection, outlining the specific villages to be visited to ensure coverage of assigned locations per day. Submit complete and accurate data daily, maintain fieldwork logs, and promptly report any challenges encountered. Use and manage project equipment responsibly, ensuring proper handling and return upon completion of fieldwork. Ethical and safeguarding standards Enumerators must: Sign AKF’s Safeguarding Statement of Commitment Abide by AKF’s Safeguarding Manual, AKF Code of conduct and ethical research standards. Ensure participant protection, confidentiality, and informed consent Report any safeguarding concerns immediately Timeline and Commitment Activity - Dates (2026) Enumerator Training & Tool Piloting- 25th May 2026 Data Collection Period- 1st – 12th June 2026 Submission of Raw Data- 20th June 2026 Required Qualifications Minimum diploma in social sciences, public health, statistics, or related field Prior experience in field data collection, especially on gender, health, or SRHR topics in Kilifi County. Familiarity with digital data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox) Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local dialects will be an advantage. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Demonstrated commitment to ethical research and safeguarding principles Deliverables Completed and verified survey forms (digital) Daily fieldwork logs and summaries Feedback on tool usability and field challenges Participation in debrief and final review session