Data Collector-On Call

General Description of the Organization:

Ghiras Al-Nahda is a Non-profit Non-governmental humanitarian organization working to empower people by fulfilling their basic needs and seeking to improve community stability and resilience.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of Data Collectors is to gather accurate and reliable data through field surveys, interviews, or other data collection methods as required.

Data Collectors are responsible for adhering to data collection protocols, maintaining confidentiality, and interacting professionally with survey participants or interviewees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field questionnaires or personal interviews according to the established data collection protocol.
• Collect the required data accurately and effectively, while adhering to the specified schedule.
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the collected data and deal with it properly.
• Communicate with participants and local communities professionally and respectfully during the data collection process.
• Record important observations and provide periodic reports on the progress of the data collection process.
• Collaborate with the research administration to understand data collection requirements and ensure the achievement of specified objectives.
• Help develop data collection tools and provide feedback on improving them.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards while performing tasks related to data collection.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, a degree in a related field such as statistics or social sciences is preferred.

• The applicant must have undergone previous training in data collection methods, research techniques, or related fields.

• Previous experience in data collection or field research.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.

• Ability to work under pressure and in multiple environments.

• Organizational and time management skills to ensure tasks are completed according to schedule.

• Good knowledge of data collection methods.

• Ability to use various technological tools to collect data.

• Commitment to professional ethics and proper handling of personal data.

  Non-discrimination Policy:
  GAN is committed to creating a truly inclusive, effective, and representative organizational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees, and eliminating discrimination. In addition, GAN is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex, or religion. GAN is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

  Child Protection Policy:

  Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to GAN, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. GAN is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

  PSEAH Policy:
  GAN expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or disability. GAN employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual, or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside GAN.