Common information

Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is a new regional initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Central and South Asia, which provides a formal structure to catalyze enterprises, where economic opportunities remain insufficient. AP’s mission is to inspire rising entrepreneurs in emerging regions to grow new markets, create sustainable employment, and strengthen communities, with a focus on youth and women in towns and rural areas. Through patient capital and tailored technical assistance and business advisory to startups and existing businesses, AP inspires entrepreneurship by offering lean startup incubation, preparing promising enterprises for investment, facilitating mentorship, and enabling access to impact investments and bank financing.

AP in Kyrgyzstan is looking for enumerators/data collectors as a part of Annual survey 2024.

Background & Purpose of the Assignment

AP aims to conduct an Annual Survey among its beneficiaries and acquire relevant information about their business performance. AP invites eligible enumerators to express their interest in providing survey services. The enumerators will be responsible for gathering survey data telephonically. Ensuring confidentiality of the data will be a top priority. Interested candidates must provide information confirming they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to complete all tasks required.

Qualification requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

Enumerators are expected to have the ability to pay full attention to what others are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate follow up questions for clarity. They must also know how to talk to respondents in an effective and respectful way to convey the meaning of survey questions and to subsequently gather accurate information. It is crucial for an enumerator to be able to gather information by carefully observing and obtaining useful data from related sources. An Enumerator must recognize and understand the reaction of other people, be able to write effectively to communicate relevant information, and have the expertise to record, transcribe, organize, enter, and maintain data in written or electronic forms.

·       At least one year of experience conducting surveys in Kyrgyzstan.

·       Must have a smartphone/laptop to take down responses.

·       Demonstrable work experience with data collection and management

·       Knowledge of business and entrepreneurship terminologies

·       Excellent communication skills in Kyrgyz and Russian languages. Knowledge of English language needed for interpretation and filling the survey is required.

·       Proven leadership skills and ability to work independently as well as in team.

Educational background in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field will be an advantage.

Duties

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

Business Survey: 

·       Scheduling telephonic interviews, making follow-up calls, and ensuring timely communication with businesses in case of any changes in plan.

·       Coordinating with the team lead to smoothly execute the tasks.

·       Ensuring completeness and accuracy of the survey responses/answers recorded and performing accuracy checks on the questionnaires whenever applicable.

·       Taking note on any values for categorical variables that are not already defined in the questionnaire.

·       Submitting completed questionnaires in English to supervisors electronically

·       Entering data in a timely manner.

·       Safeguarding the confidentiality and privacy of the information gathered from businesses.

 

General:

Enumerators should be able to:

·       Work well independently, with agility and efficiency, while taking measures to avoid any errors.

·       Demonstrate accountability for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.

·       Demonstrate courteousness and respect towards the survey respondents.

·       Take necessary measures and apply methods to meet the target response rate necessary for the annual survey.

Meet deadlines associated with deliverables in a timely manner.

Conditions

Important Code of Conduct for Enumerators

Honesty and Integrity 

The success of the entire survey depends on the accuracy of the collection and the enumerator needs to be responsible and honest in filing their findings. If you believe any respondent is falsifying their responses, kindly insert the details as being reported and keep your supervisor in the loop for advice.

Confidentiality 

The information given by the respondents is private and full care must be practiced, making sure there is no breach of trust by the enumerators. The enumerator is mandated to let the respondents know that their data will not be shared by any third party and will be the exclusive property of the partners implementing the project. The enumerator shall not share the nature and findings of the survey with anyone besides the supervisor and the organization implementing the project.

Ethics 

The enumerator is supposed to always remain neutral and should not be partial toward any respondent during the survey. The enumerator shall be the only one conducting the survey and their duties shall be theirs only, and do not delegate it to someone else.

Professionalism 

The enumerator should always bear in mind that they will be acting as representatives of an organization and therefore should maintain good discipline throughout the duration of the survey. Conversations with the respondents should always be in a formal tone and questions should not be phrased in a way that leads toward a particular response.
Qualified applicants should submit a CV and commercial proposal with rates (no other documents, please) via email to ulan.asekov@akdn.org.

Subject line: Enumerator / data collector

Application deadline: October 10, 2024

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview will be contacted.