Background:

The Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (NG-SURWASH) Program aims to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services in urban and rural areas in Nigeria. Field data collection is required to verify the achievement of key performance and disbursement-linked indicators as part of the program’s monitoring and evaluation.

Objective:

To recruit qualified Field Assistants to support data collection activities as independent verification agents for the NG-SURWASH program results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct household surveys and facility assessments using mobile data collection tools
2. Administer questionnaires and collect data from program beneficiaries, communities, schools, and healthcare facilities
3. Ensure data quality and accuracy during field data collection
4. Coordinate with supervisors and team leaders on logistics and scheduling of field activities
5. Assist in organizing and facilitating focus group discussions and key informant interviews
6. Document observations and compile field notes to supplement quantitative data
7. Adhere to data collection protocols and ethical guidelines
8. Troubleshoot any issues encountered during fieldwork and report to supervisors

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, public health or related field
2. At least 2 years of experience in field data collection, preferably in WASH sector
3. Proficiency in the use of mobile data collection tools and applications
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Fluency in English and relevant local languages
6. Ability to work in rural and challenging environments
7. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
8. Familiarity with WASH indicators and survey methodologies

Duration: (Five) 5 days (with the possibility of extension based on program needs)

Location: Various LGAs in Delta, Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau States participating in the NG-SURWASH program

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and two references to malweng.nigltd@gmail.com by 13 February 2025. Please include “Field Assistant, State Name—NG-SURWASH” in the subject line.

Mal-Weng Nig. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from program states are encouraged to apply.