Company Profile

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-governmental policy and research organization dedicated to discovering and advancing what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Combining technical rigor, immediate policy interest, and a solid grounding in the needs of the poor, IPA’s work helps practitioners better allocate their resources and improve their operations. IPA has been fully registered and working in Ghana since 2009.

Job Description

• Location: Savelugu, Kumbungu, Nanton Karaga, Central Gonja and East Gonja
• Deadline to apply: Rolling Basis
• Desired start date: 8th January 2025
• Language requirement: Likpakpan, Dagbani, Gonja

Project Summary
IPA is seeking experienced enumerators to conduct in-person surveys with household members. The job may require you to work from your home or a centralized location in the Northern and Savannah Regions. Residents in Savelugu, Kumbungu, Nanton, Karaga, Central Gonja East Gonja who speak the following languages are preferred. Likpakpan, Dagbani, Gonja

• Reports to: Field Manager

Job description: The Enumerators will conduct in-person surveys with adult household members in the areas listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveys in assigned communities.
• Live within assigned districts or field stations during the period of the survey when necessary
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols.
• Adhere to all COVID-19 protocols outlined by the Ghana Health Service.
• Promptly respond to contact from the Research Associate, Field Manager, Senior Research Quality Associate or other IPA staff.
• Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her.

Required Skills or Experience

• Diploma or its equivalent from a reputable institution with experience in field/data collection.
• Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn.
• Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
• Should be fluent in English
• Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in any or combination of the following languages: Likpakpan, Dagbani, Gonja
• Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities.

Note:

• There will be an aptitude test and interviews for external shortlisted candidates
• Trainees who perform best at the surveyor training will be considered for engagement and/or other leadership positions.
• Being a resident of the above-mentioned districts is preferable