Data Collector

Right To Play is seeking two Data Collectors for a six-month contract (October 2026 – March 2027) based in Karachi to support the WW2 project’s endline assessment. The selected candidates will work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to ensure the timely and accurate collection of data from public and private schools. This role is critical to gathering reliable information that will contribute to the project’s analysis and reporting. The Data Collectors will be responsible for maintaining data quality and confidentiality throughout the assignment.

Key Responsibilities
- Collect data from public and private schools using assigned tools and questionnaires in line with endline survey requirements.
- Obtain informed consent from respondents and relevant school authorities prior to data collection, where applicable.
- Review, verify, and cross-check collected data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.
- Enter data accurately into designated databases, spreadsheets, or digital data collection platforms.
- Support the data cleaning process by identifying and correcting errors, duplicates, missing information, and inconsistencies in datasets.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all project-related, school, respondent, and sensitive information.
- Organize, sort, and securely file both electronic and hard-copy data records systematically for easy retrieval.
- Complete all assigned tasks related to data collection, entry, verification, and cleaning accurately and within deadlines.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, and familiarity with data entry software.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in local languages is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in data entry or related tasks is advantageous.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work cooperatively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Right To Play is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging applications from historically disadvantaged groups. The organization offers a family-friendly environment with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. As a child-centered organization, Right To Play prioritizes the safety and protection of children in all its programs. Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure fair and equitable access for all candidates.

For more information about the organization and its mission, please visit the Right To Play website.

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This role reports directly to the MEL Coordinator, who will provide guidance, data sets, and oversight. There is no supervisory responsibility associated with this position.

The recruitment process will begin immediately, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.