CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
RECRUITMENT OF ENUMERATORS – MCF GRADUATE TRACER
SURVEY
The Research Team in charge of implementing the research project: “Bridging the Employability
Gap: A Quasi-Experimental Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Virtual Placements and Solution-Based Internships for Labour Market Integration of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Rwanda” invites applications from qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Enumerators for data collection.
About the Study
The study aims to assess the transition of University of Rwanda graduates from higher education to employment, with particular attention to Mastercard Foundation Scholars and comparable non-Scholar graduates. The tracer survey will collect information on university experience, employability support, internship/work-placement experiences, transition to employment, and employment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Selected enumerators will:
- Administer the approved tracer survey to selected graduates using KoboCollect;
- Explain the study and obtain informed consent before each interview;
- Ensure accurate and complete recording of responses;
- Follow questionnaire skip patterns and fieldwork procedures;
- Maintain strict confidentiality of respondents' information;
- Conduct follow-up with selected respondents when required;
- Report field challenges to the field supervisor; and
- Comply with research ethics and data-protection requirements.
Required Experience and Skills
Applicants should:
- Have proven experience in quantitative data collection;
- Have practical experience using KoboCollect for data collection;
- Submit at least two certificates or other verifiable proof of participation in data collection activities using KoboCollect;
- Be fluent in Kinyarwanda and English;
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate integrity, reliability and attention to detail; and
- Be available throughout the data-collection period.
Previous experience with graduate tracer surveys or research involving university graduates will be an added advantage.
Training
Selected enumerators will participate in mandatory training and field-testing before the main data collection. Training will cover the study objectives, questionnaire, KoboCollect, interviewing techniques, informed consent, confidentiality, research ethics, and quality-control procedures.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:
- An updated CV highlighting relevant data-collection experience;
- A brief application letter;
- At least two certificates or other proof of having participated in data collection using KoboCollect; and
- Contact details of two referees.
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted electronically to: Email: quemme.project@gmail.com
Subject: Application – Enumerator, MCF Graduate Tracer Survey
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Done at Kigali, August 26, 2026
Prof. Edouard Musabanganji
Principal Investigator