SNV Rwanda is inviting applications from qualified young professionals to join a pool of Young Data Collectors (Enumerators) under the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture-Rwanda (YEA-R) Project.
The selected enumerators will support routine progress-monitoring data collection, the Work Opportunities Reporting Questionnaire (WoRQ) baseline and evaluation assessments, and other project surveys across 10 operational districts in Rwanda.
This opportunity is open to applicants aged 35 years or below with relevant academic qualifications and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
About SNV
SNV is a global development partner working in African and Asian countries. With 60 years of experience and approximately 1,600 team members, the organisation works to strengthen capacities and build partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems.
Its mission is to contribute to sustainable and more equitable lives for communities.
About the YEA-R Project
The Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture in Rwanda (YEA-R) Programme aims to enable 40,000 young people, including 70% young women, to access dignified and equitable work opportunities in Rwanda’s agrifood sector.
The programme contributes to the Mastercard Foundation’s 2030 goal of creating 300,000 work opportunities for young people.
The programme is implemented by a consortium led by SNV, together with the following partner organisations:
- Imbaraga Farmers Organization.
- Horticulture in Reality Corporation (HoReCo).
- Uwezo.
- Kvinna till Kvinna (KtK), including its subcontractors Our Sisters Opportunities (OSO) and AfroArk.
- Resonate Organization.
The programme operates through three pathways:
- Strengthening Resilience.
- Strengthening Business Operations and Linkages to Markets and Financial Services.
- Empowerment, Inclusion and Voice.
To support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, SNV Rwanda is recruiting a pool of young enumerators to assist its Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team with data collection activities.
Purpose of the Assignment
The main objective is to recruit and maintain a pool of qualified young data collectors who will support the implementation of YEA-R data collection activities throughout the programme.
The selected enumerators will contribute to routine monitoring, WoRQ baseline and evaluation assessments, and other project surveys as they arise during the programme’s implementation.
For the WoRQ baseline exercise, enumerators will collect data from approximately 37,000 participants and 5,000 MSME members across the 10 operational districts using LogAlto.
Areas of Assignment
The selected enumerators will support field data collection in the following districts:
- Karongi
- Musanze
- Burera
- Nyamasheke
- Muhanga
- Rutsiro
- Ngororero
- Rubavu
- Rusizi
- Bugesera
Applicants should be able to work in rural field settings. Previous experience in the programme’s operational districts will be an added advantage.
Main Responsibilities
1. Field Data Collection
Enumerators will be expected to:
- Conduct routine progress-monitoring data collection among youth groups.
- Carry out participant and household interviews using approved digital data collection tools within LogAlto.
- Administer WoRQ baseline and evaluation questionnaires accurately and professionally.
- Apply appropriate probing techniques to improve the completeness and reliability of responses.
- Obtain informed consent before conducting every interview.
2. Data Quality Assurance
Responsibilities will include:
- Checking the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of collected data before submission.
- Applying questionnaire skip patterns, validation rules, and logical checks correctly.
- Submitting completed forms daily for review and monitoring.
- Participating in daily fieldwork debriefing and data review sessions.
- Addressing data quality issues and feedback from the MEL team promptly.
3. Ethical Compliance and Safeguarding
Enumerators must:
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards.
- Respect respondents’ dignity, privacy, and cultural context.
- Follow safeguarding and ethical research protocols, particularly when working with young people and vulnerable groups.
- Ensure participation is voluntary and based on free and informed consent.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Education
A university degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
- Agricultural Science.
- Economics.
- Statistics.
- Social Sciences.
- Development Studies.
- A related discipline.
Age Requirement
- Applicants must be aged 35 years or below at the time of application.
Professional Experience
- Demonstrated experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Proven experience using mobile data collection applications such as LogAlto and KoboToolbox.
- Experience working with youth-focused or agriculture-related programmes.
Language and Other Competencies
- Strong communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English.
- Ability to work in rural field settings.
- Understanding of research ethics, confidentiality, and safeguarding principles.
- Ability to work professionally with young people and vulnerable groups.
Previous experience working in the project’s operational districts is an added advantage.
Women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are highly encouraged to apply and will receive priority consideration, provided they meet the required qualifications.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a written and/or practical examination to assess their suitability for the enumerator pool.
Only candidates who pass the examination will be considered for engagement.
Selection into the pool does not, by itself, guarantee a specific assignment or immediate engagement.
Application Documents
Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), clearly indicating relevant data collection experience.
- Details of experience using digital data collection platforms.
- At least two references from previous data collection assignments.
- Copy of a valid National Identification Document.
Important: All requested documents must be compiled into a single PDF file. The file should be named using the applicant’s full name.
How to Apply for SNV Young Data Collectors Recruitment
Qualified candidates should submit their applications electronically to:
Application Email: rwandaprocurement@snv.org
Email Subject: Application for YEA-R Enumerator Pool
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026.
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