If you have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for field-based humanitarian work, this opening at Action Against Hunger may be ideal for you. The organization is hiring for the role of Enumerator to support data collection efforts in Borno State. This full-time role starts in August 2025 and reports directly to the M&E or Programme Officer.
Job Title: Enumerator
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: M&E or Programme Officer
Proposed Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: 28th July, 2025 by 05:30 PM (Nigerian Time)
About the Company
Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and a leader in the global movement to end life-threatening hunger. For over 40 years, the organization has been at the forefront of humanitarian response in nearly 50 countries. In 2018 alone, it served over 21 million people, tackling hunger through prevention, treatment, and sustainable development initiatives.
Job Description
The Enumerator will support the Monitoring & Evaluation and/or Programs teams in the collection of qualitative and quantitative data. This includes conducting registrations, beneficiary verifications, and household surveys using either mobile devices or paper tools. The Enumerator ensures accuracy and proper handling of data while working under the supervision of Action Against Hunger staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mobile or paper data collection depending on the activity
- Transcribe and take notes from phone interviews when required
- Ask questions clearly and as worded in the tools provided
- Provide live translation of data collection tools
- Adhere to trained survey methodologies
- Ensure proper handling of mobile data collection devices
- Report complaints or cases raised by beneficiaries to the accountability unit
- Distribute feedback and complaint forms when needed
- Provide daily feedback to field supervisors after each day of data collection
- Interpret interview results when necessary and record responses accurately
- Clarify unclear responses through appropriate probing
Position Requirements
- Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate or Diploma in science, social sciences, or any related field
- At least one prior experience in field data collection
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Knowledge of survey procedures and data quality techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of local community dynamics including gender and protection issues
- Fluency in English and local languages including Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, and Fulani (spoken and written)
- Prior experience in interpretation and translation across multiple languages
- Familiarity with smartphone-based data collection tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:👉 Click here to apply
Application Deadline: 28th July, 2025 by 05:30 PM (Nigerian Time)
Career Tip To Successfully Land This Job:
To boost your chances, tailor your CV to highlight specific experiences in field data collection, especially using mobile tools or conducting surveys in humanitarian or development contexts. Mention any previous roles where you worked with M&E teams, handled respondent interviews, or translated between local languages and English.
In your application, demonstrate familiarity with the communities in Borno and your fluency in key local languages such as Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, or Fulani. Recruiters will be looking for candidates who can follow instructions accurately, represent the organization respectfully in the field, and communicate effectively across cultures. If this sounds like you, follow the application instruction above to apply.