Cordaid
Assignment: Tracer Study of Project-Trained Youth
Location: Jinja District
Reporting to: MEAL Team, Cordaid Uganda
Duration: Short-term -10 days (4th to 15th May 2026).
- Background
Cordaid, in partnership with Rikolto and CAEVA, is implementing the WeWork – Green & Decent Jobs for Youth project in Busoga region. The project aims to improve employment outcomes for vulnerable youth through skills development in poultry, piggery, and fish farming. To assess post-training outcomes, Cordaid will conduct a tracer study targeting youth who completed training and work-based learning. The study will generate evidence on employment status, income levels, skills utilization, and transition into decent work.
- Purpose of the Role
The Data Collectors will support the tracer study by collecting high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from project beneficiaries and key stakeholders using structured tools.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the MEAL team, the Data Collectors will:
- Administer structured tracer survey questionnaires to project-trained youth using Kobo Toolbox or other digital data collection platforms
- Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with employers, mentors, and local stakeholders where assigned
- Support facilitation of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with youth in wage and self-employment
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data collection and submission
- Obtain informed consent from all respondents and uphold ethical research standards
- Ensure proper handling of devices and maintain data confidentiality and security
- Follow daily fieldwork plans and meet assigned interview targets (approximately 4–6 interviews per day)
- Participate in training and briefing sessions prior to field deployment
- Provide daily updates to supervisors and flag any field challenges promptly
Expected Deliverables
- Completed and submitted digital questionnaires per assigned targets
- Accurate notes/transcripts for KIIs and FGDs (where applicable)
- Daily progress reports to the MEAL supervisor
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience of Data Collectors
- Minimum of a Diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field
- Proven experience in data collection for surveys, assessments, or evaluations
- Experience using digital data collection tools (especially Kobo Toolbox/ODK)
- Strong understanding of field research ethics and data quality standards
- Familiarity with youth livelihoods, agriculture (poultry, piggery, fish farming), or TVET programs is an added advantage
- Experience working in Busoga region (especially Jinja/Kamuli) is highly desirable
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, Lusoga and Luganda (local language is essential)
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under tight timelines and meet daily targets
- Good teamwork and professionalism
- Basic troubleshooting skills for mobile data collection devices
Ethical Considerations
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all respondent information
- Ensure voluntary participation and informed consent is obtain before/during commencement of the interview
- Respect community norms and uphold Cordaid’s safeguarding policies
Selection Criteria
- Relevant experience in similar assignments
- Demonstrated ability to use Kobo/ODK
- Knowledge of the local context
- Performance during interview and/or practical assessment
Deadline: 29th April 2026
