Assistant Venn Officer – Data Collection & Integrity at Raising The Village (RTV), Mbarara, Uganda

Data Management
Uganda, Mbarara
June 3, 2025
Urgent
Application ends: June 13, 2025
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Job Description

The Assistant Venn Officer for Data Collection & Integrity (DCI) plays a critical role in strengthening RTV’s data foundation by ensuring high-quality data collection processes. This position involves:

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  • Supervising day-to-day data collection activities.
  • Driving technological innovation to optimize data collection.
  • Promoting best practices across all data-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality Assurance and Improvement

  • Refine and enhance data collection instruments.
  • Conduct pre-rollout testing of data collection tools.
  • Monitor field activities to ensure data integrity.
  • Advocate for best practices in data collection.

Technical Support for Field Teams

  • Train field enumerators for data collection activities.
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot issues related to data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO, ODK).

Project Resource Planning and Optimization

    • Assist in developing survey resource plans.
    • Manage work plans for enumerator allocation and survey timelines.
    • Optimize resource allocation for third-party contractors.
    • Oversee inventory management at the unit level.
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Technological Innovation and Implementation

  • Leverage technology to improve data collection processes.
  • Contribute to innovating data collection techniques.
  • Support the implementation of new technological solutions.

Requirements and Qualifications

  1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related fields.
  2. Experience: 2+ years in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in development or non-profit sectors.
  3. Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in mobile data collection platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO, CommCare, ODK).
    • Strong analytical skills with statistical packages (Stata, SPSS) and spreadsheets.
  4. Soft Skills:
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

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