(Short Term) Data Collector

The Mastercard Foundation Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative is seeking to hire a data collector for a short-term consultancy (approximately 20 days). The data collector will work with EDC's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department to conduct a Baseline Assessment for Leaders in Teaching (LIT) across all 15 counties of Liberia. The purpose of this assessment is to collect accurate and representative data on the program’s key outcome indicators. Findings will serve as a benchmark to measure progress and inform decision-making during implementation. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in a three-day training to understand data collection tools, interview procedures, sampling approach, and fieldwork schedule.
• Familiarize yourself with EDC safeguarding protocols and quality assurance standards.
• Conduct interviews and administer surveys in assigned schools and communities according to the approved schedule.
• Support facilitation of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with volunteer teachers, payroll teachers, school leaders, PTA representatives, and community leaders to gather insights on teacher motivation and retention.
• Ensure all data collected is complete, accurate, and reliable by following strict quality control measures.
• Upload all collected data to the EDC database within the specified timeline.
• Adhere to standardized data collection and entry protocols to maintain consistency across all counties.
• Follow all safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines during fieldwork.
• Report any challenges or irregularities promptly to the field supervisor.