Field Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• The Field Manager will serve as the operational foundation for data collection across Nigeria's four project states.

• Collaborating closely with IDinsight's project Associate and Manager, and integrated within the survey partner's field structure, the Field Manager will guarantee that surveys are conducted according to IDinsight's quality standards: timely, within scope, and maintaining rigorous data integrity.

• This role is demanding and requires considerable multi-state travel, excellent people management skills, and the capability to navigate complex field conditions.

• The Field Manager will receive comprehensive training in IDinsight's research best practices.

• Following the training, their responsibilities will encompass, but not be limited to: Research Preparation and Study Start-Up, Enumerator Training, Data Collection Management, Survey Supervision and Data Quality Assurance, and Data Processing Support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or social science discipline.

• A minimum of 4–6 years of experience in field data collection, survey operations, or research program coordination within the development sector in Nigeria.

• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Hausa is highly preferred due to field operations in Northern Nigeria (Borno, FCT, Kogi).

• Proficiency in using Google Spreadsheets and digital data collection platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO, ODK, or similar CAPI tools).

• Strong project management and logistics capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

• Willingness and capability to work in challenging and uncertain environments, including rural areas of Nigeria.

• Confidence and readiness to collaborate with both Nigerians and foreigners, including the ability to provide and accept direct feedback.

• Competence in coaching and managing enumerators.

• Ability to work independently under time constraints while maintaining close communication with a remote project team.

• Openness and ability to travel extensively across project states for prolonged periods during active survey waves.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including international health insurance (with mental health coverage).

• Paid vacation.

• Sick and parental leave.

• A professional development budget.