300 Position at JaRco Consulting; JaRco Consulting invites Qualified employee for the following vacanct Position in All region of Ethiopia Oromia Amhara, Tigray , Somali , Afar , Sidama , Wolaita , Gambella and Benishngule over 300 position Application is online Prepare your CV and apply through the provided application.

About JaRco Consulting

JaRco Consulting PLC is a leading international consulting firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). Our work focuses on key technical areas including livelihoods and economic security, WASH, health and nutrition, with cross-cutting themes of gender and capacity building in M&E. JaRco implements large-scale evaluations, baseline assessments, and data quality assurance activities across Ethiopia and throughout Africa. For more information, please visit www.jarco.info.

Why Join JaRco?

At JaRco Consulting, you will contribute to evidence-based programs that influence policy and improve lives. We offer exposure to major donors, professional growth opportunities, and a respectful, inclusive, and ethical workplace. We provide a safe and performance-driven work
environment where skills are developed, contributions are recognized
and careers are built.

Job Summary

The enumerator /data collector will be responsible for conducting surveys with selected study participants according to the approved sampling plan and data collection protocol. The enumerator may also assist with identifying study participants, scheduling /conducting interviews, and supporting logistical coordination where necessary.

245 Data Collectors /Enumerators (Different Regions Around Ethiopia)

Key responsibilities include:

Administering structured questionnaires using the designated digital data collection platform (e.g., CommCare).
Ensuring that all study participants provide informed consent before participating in the survey.
Conducting interviews in a professional, respectful, and neutral manner.
Ensuring accurate and complete recording of responses in the digital survey tool.
Uploading completed surveys in a timely manner according to project guidelines.
Reporting any challenges or inconsistencies encountered during fieldwork to supervisors.
Supporting pilot testing of the survey tools during the training phase.
Adhering to all data protection, safeguarding, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (BSc/BA) in Health Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, anthropology, Education and Public Health or related disciplines.
This group often brings strong familiarity with digital data collection tools and fieldwork practices while remaining well suited to the intensive fieldwork schedules required during survey implementation.
CGPA: 3.25 and Above
Exit exam result: 65% & above

Work Experience

ideally early to mid-career field researchers, typically with up to six years of experience in survey data collection or field research
Experience in household data collection is desirable.
Strong familiarity with digital data collection tools and fieldwork practices, “using CommCare Software is preferred.
Youth below the age of 35 are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse community members.
Good understanding of local culture, norms, and valuesin the target communities.
Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and under field conditions.
Basic skills in using smartphones or tablets for digital data collection.
Ability to work in remote and rural areas when necessary.
Commitment to collecting quality data in difficult situations
strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities.
Local language skill is must

Required Skills

Research and Data analysis
Data collection and Analysis

Field Supervisors

Reports To: Project Team leader

Duration of contract : one month but to be kept in roster for future potential opportunities.

Required number: Oromia 5, Amhara 5, Tigray 3, Somali 3, Afar 3, Sidama 3, Wolaita 3, Gambella 2 and Benishngule 2

The Field Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating field data collection activities to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely data. The supervisor will guide and monitor Data Collectors, ensure adherence to study protocols, support troubleshooting in the field, and maintain data quality standards throughout the data collection process.

Supervisors will oversee enumerator teams and ensure adherence to the study protocols. Supervisors may also support the implementation of qualitative interviews where required.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating enumerator fieldwork activities.
Monitoring interview quality and ensuring adherence to data collection protocols.
Conducting spot checks, back-checks, and reviewing submitted survey data for completeness, consistency, and quality.
Providing troubleshooting support to enumerators /resolving field challenges& respondent related issues during fieldwork.
Supporting the research team in implementing field logistics.
Ensuring that safeguarding and ethical guidelines are followed.
Ensure timely data synchronization and submissionusing digital platforms.
Provide daily and weekly field progress reportsto the Project Manager or Research Coordinator.
Facilitate training, field testing, and refresher sessions for Data Collectors.
Ensure proper use and management of digital data collection tools (CommCare, KoBoToolbox, or similar platforms).
Maintain effective communication with project management and field teams.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of BA/BSc Degree in Public Health, Economics, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Rural development, Business Administration or related disciplines.

Work Experience

Extensive experience in field research and team coordination,ideally more than six years of experience in data collection and supervision of survey teams.
Proven experience in household survey supervision and field coordination.
Experience using digital data collection systems such as CommCare, KoBoToolbox, or similar platforms.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong data quality assurance and monitoring skills.
Good understanding of local culture, norms, and community engagement practices.
Ability to work under pressure and manage field teams effectively.
Proficiency in digital data collection tools and mobile-based survey systems.
Ability to work in remote and rural areas when necessary.
Strong organizational and reporting skills.
Commitment to collecting quality data in difficult situations
Ability to adhere to study protocols, supporting enumerators during fieldwork, and maintaining data quality standards.
Local language skill is required

Qualitative Researchers

Duty Station: Field-based (in different regions of the country).

Reports To: Project Manager/Team Leader

Duration of contract: one month but to be kept in roster for future potential opportunities.

Required number: Oromia 2, Amhara 2, Tigray 2, Somali 2, Afar 2, Sidama 2, Wolaita 2, Gambella 2 and Benishngule 2

Key Responsibilities

Design and adapt qualitative research tools and interview guidesfor KIIs, IDIs, and FGDs.
Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KII)with stakeholders, community leaders, and relevant experts.
Facilitate In-Depth Interviews (IDI)with selected respondents to gather detailed information.
Moderate Focus Group Discussions (FGD)with community members or target groups.
Ensure proper informed consent and adherence to ethical research standards.
Record, document, and organize qualitative data including audio recordings, field notes, and transcripts.
Ensure the quality, completeness, and accuracyof collected qualitative data.
Participate in data coding, thematic analysis, and interpretationof qualitative findings.
Contribute to research reports, presentations, and dissemination of findings.
Work closely with the research team to integrate qualitative findings with quantitative results when applicable.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree (MPH/MA) or PhDin one of the following fields: Public Health, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences and Development Studies
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in qualitative research for Masters and 2 years for PhD.
Demonstrated experience conducting KII, IDI, and FGDin research settings.
Experience in qualitative data analysis and report writing.

Work Experience

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong interviewing and facilitation skills.
Ability to build rapport with respondents and manage sensitive discussions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and qualitative data interpretation skills.
Knowledge of research ethics and confidentiality practices.
Good understanding of local culture, community dynamics, and social contexts.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel to field locations.
Ability to work in diverse community settings.
Experience using qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar tools)is an advantage.

Data Quality Assessment and Verification Consultants

Contract type: [Consultancy / fixed-term contract]

Contract Duration: 2 ( two) weeks

No of People required: 9

Reports To: Evaluation Coordinator

Duty station: Addis Ababa but involves field travel in different regions of the country.

The role combines technical M&E judgement with hands-on partner engagement. It is not limited to data collection. It includes document review, database assessment, partner interviews, verification planning, narrative analysis, and preparation of concise partner-level findings.

Key responsibilities

Plan and conduct partner-level data quality assessments using the approved DQA checklist and guidance.
Review partner reporting systems and compare reported figures in Fluxx or other reporting channels against partner-held databases.
Assess whether partner databases exist and determine whether counts are based on unique records.
Review duplicate risks, identifier systems, completeness of demographic and intervention variables, and alignment of classifications with reporting definitions.
Assess whether participant consent exists, whether consent covers storage and data sharing, and whether consent records are retrievable, auditable, and compliant with country data protection requirements.
Review whether adequately consented records include contact details sufficient for later verification.
Document structural limitations in partner databases that may affect outcome and impact monitoring.
Conduct interviews with partner M&E and program staff to understand reporting processes, data flow, definitions, controls, and constraints.
Assign or support the determination of overall data fitness ratings and identify corrective actions needed to bring datasets to a minimum acceptable standard.
Prepare clean, accurate, and well-structured DQA summaries, field notes, and partner feedback.
Escalate major data quality, safeguarding, consent, or compliance concerns promptly to the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality and handle all personal data in line with project protocols and applicable legal requirements.
Support training or orientation of partner staff on recurring data quality issues where needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, data quality review, audit, verification, or partner reporting systems.
Demonstrated experience reviewing administrative or program databases, not only survey data.
Experience conducting data quality assessments, data verification, routine data reviews, or partner database audits.
Experience working with NGOs, implementing partners, donors, or multi-partner development programs.
Experience writing concise analytical summaries and practical recommendations.

Skills and competencies

Strong understanding of data quality dimensions including completeness, accuracy, consistency, uniqueness, timeliness, and integrity.
Good understanding of consent requirements, responsible data handling, and data protection principles.
Ability to review both quantitative records and qualitative explanations and identify contradictions or gaps.
Strong interviewing and facilitation skills for discussions with partner M&E and program staff.
Strong judgment in distinguishing minor data issues from material risks to outcome monitoring.
High attention to detail and ability to organize evidence clearly.
Strong written and spoken English. Knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.
Ability to travel and work across multiple partner contexts.

Preferred attributes

Prior experience with Mastercard Foundation, youth livelihoods, enterprise, education, or workforce programs.
Experience working with Fluxx, CommCare, Kobo, DHIS2, Excel-based reporting systems, or similar partner data platforms.
Familiarity with verification of participant lists, contact records, and consent

Data Systems and Statistical Analyst/Consultants

Contract type: [Consultancy / fixed-term contract]

Contract Duration: 2 (two) weeks

No of People required: 9

Reports To: Evaluation Coordinator

Duty station: Addis Ababa but involves field travel in different regions of the country.

Key responsibilities

Receive, log, clean, and securely store partner datasets and supporting files in line with project data management protocols.
Review dataset structure, variable naming, coding, and formatting against the approved DQA tool and reporting requirements.
Assess the presence and quality of unique identifiers and identify duplicate or potentially duplicate records.
Run data quality checks on core variables including age/date of birth, sex, location, participation dates, intervention type, delivery pathway, transition pathway, and contact details.
Calculate completeness rates, duplicate rates, and proportions required by the checklist.
Conduct internal consistency checks between classifications, dates, identifiers, and related fields.
Compare partner database counts with reported counts submitted through Fluxx or other reporting channels and flag discrepancies.
Prepare partner-specific data quality tables, summaries, and technical notes for the DQA team.
Support the review of consent-related variables and documentation registers where these are available in digital form.
Maintain version control, reproducible syntax, and clear audit trails for all data processing steps.
Contribute to data visualization, dashboards, or summary templates used for internal review and reporting.
Support sampling or record selection for follow-up verification where required.
Advise the team on database limitations that affect outcome and impact monitoring readiness.
Ensure secure management, anonymization where necessary, and proper archival of sensitive data.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Experience

At least 4 years of relevant experience in data management, statistical analysis, database review, MIS support, or data quality analysis.
Demonstrated experience working with large administrative or partner datasets.
Experience in data cleaning, validation, deduplication, and analytical reporting.
Experience supporting evaluations, DQAs, audits, or program monitoring systems in development programs.

Skills and competencies

Strong command of Excel and at least one statistical or data management package such as Stata, R, SPSS, Python, or SQL.
Ability to detect structural issues in datasets, including poor coding, missing identifiers, inconsistent classifications, and invalid values.
Good understanding of how reporting systems, databases, and field processes interact.
Strong documentation skills, including code annotation, cleaning logs, and technical summaries.
Ability to translate technical findings into practical issues that non-technical teams can understand.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data confidentiality and quality assurance.
Strong written and spoken English.

Preferred attributes

Experience with CommCare, Kobo, DHIS2, Power BI, or donor reporting systems.
Experience reviewing partner MIS or CRM systems.
Understanding of responsible data, privacy, and data protection requirements in East African contexts.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit only their Updated CV (Max.3 pages) and motivation letter (1 page) through: https://rebrand.ly/28k4gbv via: Apply Now button

Candidates are also expected to clearly state the duty station they prefer to be considered in their CVs/applications and make sure that they meet the local language skills requirement of the position they apply for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding Statement

JaRco Consulting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all people and expects all staff, consultants, and partners to share this commitment. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and any form of misconduct.

All successful candidates will be required to comply with JaRco Consulting’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct and will be subject to appropriate pre-engagement checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

JaRco Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, or background. Selection is based on merit, competence, and organizational needs. We highly encourage qualified and interested women and persons with disabilities to apply for the role.