Job Title: Data Collector (Several Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Tiko
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Tiko is an established, next-generation African non-profit organisation that delivers scalable and verified impact – enabling sub-Saharan African youth to do more – through smart technologies and in-partner local networks. The impact of SRH services on young people and adolescents’ agency and control over their health choice and paths to do more with their lives is profound.
Background
Tiko is undertaking a mixed-methods study to gather feedback from survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) on the services they receive at Tiko partnered facilities. The objective is to understand survivors’ experiences, satisfaction, challenges, and suggestions for improving SGBV services across targeted counties
Job Summary: Tiko seeks to recruit qualified and experienced data collectors to support fieldwork for the SGBV survivor feedback studies (client exit interview surveys). The data collectors will conduct sensitive and ethical data collection using both qualitative and quantitative tools, including in-depth interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and structured surveys.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Selected data collectors will:
- Participate in a mandatory training on SGBV, research ethics, safeguarding, and study tools
- Collect quantitative data using digital tools ( SurveyCTO)
- Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs with survivors and key stakeholders
- Ensure informed consent is obtained, and confidentiality and survivor safety are maintained
- Accurately record responses, transcribe interviews, and submit clean data in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with the Lead researcher at Tiko and escalate any protection or referral concerns immediately
- Follow Tiko’s protocols on safeguarding, referral pathways, and do-no-harm principles
Duration and Location
Duration: Up to 2 weeks (inclusive of training, and data collection) every quarter
Location: Selected divisions within Kampala district (specific divisions to be confirmed)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum diploma in social sciences, gender studies, psychology, public health, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in data collection, preferably on SGBV or other sensitive topics
- Strong experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Familiarity with ethical and safeguarding principles in research with vulnerable groups
- Proficiency in English and Luganda
- Comfortable working with survivors of violence in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental manner
Female candidates and those from the study regions are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit:
- A 2-page CV highlighting relevant data collection experience
- A brief cover letter (max 1 page)
- Contact details for 2 referees for similar work
Submit applications by 21st of May 2025 to procurement@tiko.org with the subject line: Application – SGBV Data Collector – Uganda
Deadline: 21st May 2025