Call For Data Enumerators at VINET
Victus Impact Network VINET, with support from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund NYFF, is inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Data Enumerators for the PAX Project 2.0 Community Electoral Peace and Vulnerability Assessment.
About The Project
The PAX Project 2.0 Community Electoral Peace and Vulnerability Assessment will be conducted across selected communities in Bauchi State.
- The assessment will gather community-level information to better understand electoral conflict risks, peacebuilding needs, barriers to inclusive civic participation and factors that contribute to community resilience.
- The findings will contribute to efforts aimed at understanding and addressing community-level vulnerabilities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.
About The Role
Selected Data Enumerators will support ethical and confidential data collection within communities across Bauchi State.
- Enumerators will interact with community members and collect relevant information in accordance with the assessment methodology and instructions provided by the project team.
- The role requires individuals who can communicate effectively with diverse community members, follow data collection procedures and maintain professionalism throughout the assignment.
Key Areas Of The Assessment
The assessment will focus on understanding:
Electoral Conflict Risks
Identifying community-level factors, concerns and vulnerabilities that may contribute to electoral tensions or conflict.
Peacebuilding Needs
- Understanding existing peacebuilding priorities, community concerns and areas where additional support may be required.
Inclusive Civic Participation
- Identifying barriers that may prevent some individuals or groups from participating meaningfully in civic and electoral processes.
Community Resilience
- Documenting factors, practices and community resources that can help communities prevent, manage or recover from conflict and other vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Selected enumerators are expected to:
- Conduct community-level data collection in assigned locations.
- Engage respectfully with respondents and community members.
- Follow approved data collection tools, procedures and instructions.
- Accurately record information provided by respondents.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect respondents’ information.
- Conduct interviews and other assigned data collection activities professionally.
- Ensure collected information is complete and accurate.
- Submit collected data within the required timelines.
- Follow all ethical requirements established for the assessment.
- Immediately report challenges, concerns or issues encountered during field activities to the appropriate project team.
- Respect community norms, cultural sensitivities and local contexts while carrying out assigned activities.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for individuals who have an interest or experience in community-based data collection, research, civic engagement, peacebuilding or related activities.
Requirements:
- Minimum of OND/NCE or equivalent.
- Previous data collection/research experience is an advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within diverse communities.
- Fluency in English and Hausa is an advantage.
- Commitment to confidentiality, neutrality and ethical data collection.
Applicants should demonstrate:
Good communication skills.
Ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds.
- Community-level experience or familiarity with local communities.
- Ability to follow instructions and data collection procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to accurate and reliable data collection.
- Professionalism and good interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ethical and confidential handling of information.
- Ability to work effectively within a field team.
- Willingness to work within assigned communities across Bauchi State.
Ethical Data Collection
- Because the assessment involves sensitive community and electoral issues, selected enumerators are expected to maintain high standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Enumerators should treat respondents with respect and avoid actions that could expose respondents or communities to unnecessary risks.
- Information collected during the assessment should be handled responsibly and only for the purposes authorized by the project.
Location:
- Communities Across Bauchi State
Deadline: 5 October 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
