Job opportunity  (Temporary Research Enumerators)

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented levels of disruption to education and necessitated switching to remote learning. Although the system was not adequately prepared for such a switch, learning for children had to be provided with available resources and different technology-based modalities.  As such, MoE decided to provide online learning and distance learning through televised lessons for Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5.  Even at the planning stage it was anticipated that formidable equity challenges could exist for online learning, including lack of teaching-learning devices and internet connectivity for students and teachers.  It was also challenging to provide remote learning to children in pre-primary and children with disabilities and hence, it was left to the schools to initially start with the most conducive modalities. 

Therefore, Ministry of Education, UNICEF, National Bureau of Statistics and Care Society are in partnership to conduct a monitoring exercise through a survey to obtain an insight into the students’ access and engagement in online learning after disruption to education and switching to new methods of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Position Title: Temporary Research Enumerator

No of enumerators required: 20

Purpose of the position:

The Temporary Research Enumerators will collect data, via telephonic interviews, from groups that cannot be reached through the online survey, which is the primary mode of data collection. The selected candidates are expected to work full time for a minimum of 5 days. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Attend 1-day enumerators’ orientation on data collection methods and process
• Locate sample members and conduct interviews with respondents
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and quality of field research data
• Engage with team leader to review collected data before synchronizing the data where necessary
• Comply with the requirements necessary for conducting a successful interview
• Report any unusual situations to the team leader on a daily basis
• Follow confidentiality and security procedures to ensure respondent privacy is protected
• Engage with team leader to compile and review collected data before synchronizing the data where necessary.

The successful candidates will have:

• Exhibits interest in research and data collection. Candidates with previous experience in research will be given priority
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Dhivehi
• Proactive and highly motivated individual who requires minimum supervision
• Strong respect and empathy for rural communities

How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements shall submit an application letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) via EMAIL ONLY to:

Email: 

[email protected]

OR apply online at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsg6pQzcbd-dSu5GTz19RGK-0MBfM7i7C2A8A58__H8VdNMg/viewform

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 14:00PM ofWednesday, 27^th January 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remuneration

Selected candidates will be paid MVR 800 per day.

Minimum Qualification 

Completion of O level, with at least 3 passes. Preference will be given to students at college / universities undergoing research.

For more info please contact

Email: [email protected]

Contact : 3341418

20 January 2021