Application Guide

How to Apply for Assistant Venn Officer - Data Collection & Integrity

at Raising the Village

🏢 About Raising the Village

Raising the Village is a nonprofit organization focused on ending extreme poverty in rural African communities through holistic, community-led development programs. Their unique approach combines data-driven interventions with deep community partnerships to create sustainable change. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute directly to measurable impact in underserved regions while being part of a remote-first organization with a strong mission-driven culture.

About This Role

As Assistant Venn Officer - Data Collection & Integrity, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing data collection systems that track community development metrics across multiple African villages. This role ensures the accuracy and reliability of data that directly informs program decisions and donor reporting. Your work will be crucial for measuring the real-world impact of poverty alleviation initiatives and optimizing resource allocation.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing data submissions from field teams across different time zones, identifying and resolving data quality issues, and updating data collection protocols based on field feedback. You'll collaborate with program managers to ensure data systems align with evolving program needs while training new field staff on data collection best practices via virtual sessions. Regular tasks include preparing data integrity reports, troubleshooting mobile data collection app issues, and ensuring all collected data meets donor reporting standards.

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🎯 Who Raising the Village Is Looking For

  • Experience designing and managing data collection systems for field-based operations, preferably in international development or nonprofit contexts
  • Strong understanding of data quality assurance protocols and experience implementing data validation processes for remote teams
  • Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (like ODK, SurveyCTO, or KoBoToolbox) and ability to train field staff in their use
  • Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse teams across different African regions, with French language skills being a significant advantage

📝 Tips for Applying to Raising the Village

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Highlight specific experience with mobile data collection platforms used in field research or development work

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Demonstrate understanding of data integrity challenges in remote, low-resource settings with concrete examples from past work

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Research and reference specific Raising the Village programs or regions in your application materials

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Emphasize any experience training non-technical field staff in data collection protocols

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Show how your data work has directly contributed to program improvements or funding decisions in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience designing data collection systems that work in challenging field conditions with limited connectivity', "Specific examples of how you've ensured data integrity in previous roles and the impact this had on decision-making", 'Understanding of the unique challenges in collecting reliable data from rural African communities', 'How your skills align with both the technical requirements and the mission-driven culture of Raising the Village']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Raising the Village's annual reports and program evaluations to understand their current data needs and challenges
  • → Study their geographic focus areas and the specific development indicators they track
  • → Research their partner organizations and funding sources to understand reporting requirements
  • → Look into the specific data tools and technologies mentioned in their existing publications or job postings

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design a data collection system for tracking household income changes across 50 remote villages
2 Describe your approach to training field officers with varying technical skills on data collection protocols
3 How would you handle data quality issues discovered after collection from remote locations?
4 What metrics would you prioritize for measuring community development progress in poverty alleviation programs?
5 How do you balance the need for comprehensive data with the practical constraints of field work in resource-limited settings?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic data analyst experience without demonstrating understanding of field-based data collection challenges
  • Failing to show awareness of the cultural and logistical realities of working in rural African communities
  • Overemphasizing technical data skills while neglecting the human elements of training and supporting field staff

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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