15 Data Collector Job Vacancies at RTI Tanzania

15 Data Collector Job Vacancies at RTI Tanzania

15 Data Collectors

RTI Tanzania

GENERAL OVERVIEW  

The Real Transformation Initiative (RTI) – Tanzania is a nonprofit, non-governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to providing research and programme implementation services to  local partners, government agencies, and international organizations for health impact.  Headquartered in Mwanza, RTI-Tanzania works nationwide to improve the lives of marginalized communities. Known for its expertise across sectors, the NGO is committed to advancing social,  economic, and health outcomes for children, youth, and women. Through high-quality research,  RTI-Tanzania delivers real, evidence-based solutions that promote sustainable and  transformative change to individuals and communities. 

RTI-Tanzania is embarking on the second phase of the, “CARING SCHOOLS PROJECT”, which  will collect data to validate measurements on how school environments influence youth mental  health trajectories in Mwanza, Tanzania. The organisation has also secured funding for a new  project, “Parenting for Early Years Project”, which focuses on Parenting for children aged 0–3  years.  

To ensure the successful implementation of these research initiatives, RTI-Tanzania invites  qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply for the following positions: 

DATA COLLECTORS (15 Posts) 

REPORTING TO: Project Manager 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Data collection in the field. 
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection. 
• Transcription and translation of data and study materials. 
• Participate in the analysis of qualitative data e.g. coding of data. 
• Write of field reports.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:  

• A degree in Early Child Development, Education Psychology, Social Sciences, Health  Sciences, or a related field 
• Experience conducting field research and preferably qualitative research
• Report-writing skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili and English. 
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team. 
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment. 
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION 

• Experience working in rural and communities with low illiteracy. 
• Ability to communicate in Kiswahili. 

TERMS OF SERVICE: Six-month contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance  and funding availability.  

DUTY STATION: The successful candidate will report to the RTI-Tanzania offices in Mwanza but  will spend their time in the data collection sites. 

NOTE: RTI-Tanzania does not require applicants to make any payments at any stage of the  recruitment and selection process and has not engaged any agents for recruitment purposes.  While RTI-Tanzania may utilize various job platforms to reach a wider audience, all open positions  are posted on our website’s Vacancies page and our official LinkedIn account. Please be aware  that official emails from RTI-Tanzania will be sent from [email protected]. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT  

RTI-Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people,  and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We prohibit workplace bias,  discrimination, and harassment, including during recruitment. All employment decisions are  based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and the labor laws of Tanzania  govern our recruitment process. RTI-Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. 

MODE OF APPLICATION  

All candidates who meet the requirements for any of the above job openings should send their  application letters and detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses, including email  and telephone/cell phone numbers, and copies of academic and professional certificates to the  email address: [email protected] Please also provide the contact details of two referees. 

The deadline for all posts is December 2, 2025. All e-mail application subject lines should include  the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.