Enumerators

Here’s the latest job vacancy at Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA).

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: Mion, Karaga, Tolon and Kumbugu District’s. (Northern Region)
• Location: Northern Region (precisely Mion, Karaga, Kumbungu & Tolon)
• Desired start date: 8th August 2025
• Deadline to apply: Rolling Basis
• Language Requirement: Likpakpani, Dagbani

Position 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 Region.
Residents in Karaga, Kumbungu, Mion and Tolon districts who speak the following languages are
preferred. Likpakpani, & Dagbani.

Reports to: Field Manager

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

Required Skills or Experience

Quality Associate or other IPA staff.

Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her.

Skills or Experience

• Higher National 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: Likpakpani, & Dagbani.
• 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

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please fill out the online application form by clicking the link below: https://ipaghana.surveycto.com/collect/enumerator_application_form_2023_template

Please take note of the following instructions:

• Candidates will only be considered for the roles, for which they applied. Those who apply for higher positions and do not qualify for those roles will not be considered for other lower positions.
• Only the newest application will be considered from candidates who submit multiple applications.
• Due to the high volume of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org.