Project Background
The USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program is designed to bolster the U.S. Government’s ability to boost trade and investment to, from, and within the African continent. The continent-wide program is USAID’s flagship effort in support of the Prosper Africa initiative and will expand and accelerate two-way trade and investment between African nations and the United States.
Driven by market demand, ATI embraces innovative approaches to achieve its goals. ATI is designed as a small, core set of centrally coordinated technical and institutional support activities, and a large, flexible performance-based subcontracting and grants under contract facility designed to support the needs and opportunities that USAID Missions and the private sector identify.
Summary of Primary Duties
The Data Enumerator is responsible for collecting data from companies across Kenya in an accurate and timely manner, on the role of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), in uplifting workers’ rights and safety standards particularly within key sectors of Apparel and Textile and Specialty Foods, both within African firms that directly supply to US buyers as well as among other African firms in the wider ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting surveys, interviews, and field data collection using a mix of data collection tools while ensuring the integrity of the data gathered. This is a part-time, temporary position, and the role requires individuals who can work independently, travel locally, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all collected data. Having experience in data visualization, mapping software, and possessing strong analytical skills – would be considered a plus.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face, phone, or online interviews with individuals or businesses to collect relevant data.
- Administer and record responses using mobile devices, online tools, or paper forms as per activity guidelines.
- Ensure all data is collected in line with ATI guidelines and standards.
- Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Support with interactive dashboards, graphs, and charts that help stakeholders understand key data trends including using mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to visualize geographic data and create detailed maps.
- Collaborate with supervisor to interpret data and present actionable insights.
- Provide regular updates on data collection and analysis progress.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of respondents.
- Assist in data verification and clarification when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in data collection, field research, or surveys, especially within a business or economic development context.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Comfortable working with data collection tools, such as mobile apps or spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with data cleaning, validation, and transformation processes.
- Knowledge with Power BI or other data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and/or mapping software (e.g. ArcGIS).
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Willingness to travel within the East African region and work flexible hours as needed.
- Proficiency in English is required.
Level of Effort/Timeline
This position is short-term with 8 working hours per day or 40 working hours per week.
Supervision
The Data Enumeratorreports to Associate Director Data Analytics.
