Population Council Vacancy Announcement

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📢 Population Council invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant position.

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Position: Data Enumerators

📍 Total Number of Enumerators Needed: 64 (See breakdown by region below)

Number of Enumerators per Region:

• Addis Ababa – 6
• Amhara – 12
• Central Ethiopia – 10
• Oromia – 18
• Sidama – 10
• South Ethiopia – 8

⏳ Duration of Data Collection: 5 days

👥 Reports to: Field Coordinators and Supervisors

💰 Salary: Competitive and based on the organization’s pay scale for data enumerators.

📌 Eligibility: Open to Ethiopian nationals only. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: March 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM Addis Ababa Time

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About Population Council:

The Population Council Ethiopia Country Office seeks Data Enumerators to support research and data collection activities across six regions for an impact evaluation study on the Evaluation of the Postpartum Family Planning Program in Ethiopia.

📌 Since 1993, the Council has been working in Ethiopia in partnership with the Government, Ministries, NGOs, universities, and community-based organizations to improve the lives of marginalized adolescent girls, young women, and the men and boys in their lives.

The Data Enumerators will play a critical role in collecting high-quality data that will contribute to shaping national and international policies and programs for Ethiopia and beyond.

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Responsibilities:

✅ Conduct field-based data collection using structured surveys, interviews, and other research tools.
✅ Ensure accurate and timely data collection while adhering to the study protocol.
✅ Travel to assigned regions and communities to collect data from study participants.
✅ Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards during data collection.
✅ Collaborate with the research team to ensure data quality and consistency.
✅ Report daily or weekly to the Field Supervisors on data collection progress and challenges.
✅ Participate in training sessions to understand the study objectives, tools, and methodologies.
✅ Support the transcription and translation of qualitative data as needed.
✅ Assist in the preliminary cleaning and verification of collected data.
✅ Represent the Council professionally in the field and maintain positive relationships with participants and local stakeholders.

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Job Requirements:

🎓 Educational Background:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Public Health
  • Nursing
  • Medicine
  • Or a related field

📌 Required Skills & Experience:
✔ Knowledge of the Postpartum Family Planning Program
✔ Experience in field-based data collection (preferably in health, social, or demographic studies)
✔ Familiarity with electronic data collection tools (e.g., ODK, SurveyCTO, KoBoToolbox)
✔ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse communities
✔ Ability to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision
✔ Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region
✔ Proficiency in local languages spoken in the assigned region
✔ Basic understanding of research ethics and data confidentiality
✔ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
✔ Proficiency in English and at least one of the preferred local languages is required

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How to Apply

📢 Deadline: March 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM Addis Ababa Time

📌 Interested candidates should submit the following via EthioJobs:
✔ A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience
✔ A cover letter explaining suitability for the role
✔ Indicate the preferred region for assignment in the cover letter
✔ Clearly mention the position in the subject line of your application

🔹 Apply Online Here:
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📌 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📢 Join Population Council and contribute to impactful research shaping the future of public health in Ethiopia! 🚀

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