Background and Context

The High Lands Centre of Leadership for Development (-L4D)

is a Kigali-based think tank specialising in policy research, programme evaluation, and impact assessment. L4D has been engaged as the Impact Partner Organisation (IPO) by the Mastercard Foundation to lead the Program Outcomes Assessment (POA), a study designed to generate evidence on the outcomes associated with the Foundation's programs and investments in Rwanda.The Program Outcomes Assessment (POA) is a one-off survey focused on understanding young people's work experiences and the extent to which they are progressing toward dignified and fulfilling work; including aspects such as reliable income, resilience, and quality of life. The POA combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to capture both measurable outcomes and lived experiences of young people and other relevant stakeholders.

Purpose of the role

Quantitative Field Enumerators

will be responsible for administering structured individual surveys with selected study participants using digital data collection tools. Working under the direct supervision of Field Supervisors, they will ensure that quantitative data is collected accurately, completely, and in full adherence to the POA sampling plan and established data collection protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities are:

• Administer structured questionnaires to selected study participants using the designated digital data collection platform (e.g., CommCare).
• Follow the approved sampling plan and interview protocol to ensure representative and unbiased data collection.
• Obtain informed consent from all study participants prior to commencing each interview.
• Conduct interviews in a professional, respectful, and neutral manner.
• Ensure accurate and complete recording of all responses directly into the digital survey tool, strictly following all skip patterns and routing rules to maintain questionnaire integrity.
• Upload completed surveys to the data management system in a timely manner in line with project guidelines.
• Assist with locating and scheduling study participants and support field logistics as required.
• Participate in enumerator training and support pilot testing of survey instruments during the inception phase.
• Report data quality issues, participant refusals, or fieldwork challenges promptly to the Field Supervisor.
• Conduct follow-up visits for non-responses, incomplete interviews, or where answers require clarification, maintaining accurate records of all contact attempts and refusals.
• Meet agreed daily and weekly interview targets while maintaining data accuracy and positive respondent rapport throughout the fieldwork period.
• Adhere to all data protection, safeguarding, and research ethics standards throughout the assignment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.Up to six (6) years of experience in quantitative survey data collection or field research.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital data collection platforms (e.g., CommCare, ODK, KoBoCollect, or similar).
• Prior experience conducting surveys with youth, women, or vulnerable populations is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) - maximum 3 pages.
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Brief description of a prior facilitation assignment in the cover letter or CV (see Section 5 above).
• Contact details of two (2) professional referees.