JOB DETAILS:

Right To Play is an international organization with a mission to protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play. We are implementing the Multi - Tusobola Project, funded by the Third Millennium Foundation, which promotes equitable quality education, life skills, and health-related outcomes among children and youth in Naguru and Kinawataka communities.

As part of the Endline Evaluation for the Multi - Tusobola Project, Right To Play Uganda is recruiting 10 Data Collectors. These Data Collectors will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in gathering high-quality data through participatory approaches that amplify the voices of children, teachers, parents, and community members. The evidence generated will inform project outcomes, donor accountability, and future programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training on evaluation tools, participatory methods, and data collection procedures.

• Participate in tool pretesting to ensure usability and reliability.

• Conduct interviews and group discussions with children, youth, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders using established protocols and digital tools (SurveyCTO). • Achieve daily and overall survey targets.

• Check collected data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.

• Safeguard respondent confidentiality and adhere to ethical research guidelines.

• Properly maintain assigned equipment such as tablets and chargers.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the MEL team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.

• At least 3 months of relevant experience in data collection or field research.

• Prior experience using participatory approaches such as interviews, focus group discussions, or storytelling is an advantage.

• Knowledge of probing techniques and research methods.

• Ability to use digital tools, especially Survey CTO.

• Preferably resident in Kampala.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to walk long distances and work in hard-to-reach areas.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in teams and independently.

• Commitment to ethical standards and child safeguarding in research.

• Fluency in English and at least one local language (e.g., Luganda).

Work Schedule

• 10 working days, plus 2 days of training.

• 8 hours per day.