Back Checker/Data Verification Officer

Job Description

Our client, CIPHER (Centre for Information Privacy, Human-Centered Technology and Ethics Research), is an independent, non-partisan research institution in Freetown building the evidence on how personal data is collected, held and used in Sierra Leone. CIPHER is conducting the National Trust Data Privacy Barometer study to understand public awareness, attitude and practices regarding data privacy in Sierra Leone. The nationally representative survey will cover across five regions and 18 districts. CIPHER is seeking an independent, detail oriented and trustworthy Back Checker/Data Verification Officer to conduct quality control checks on a random sample of completed interviews. The successful candidate will independently re-contact selected respondents to verify that interviews took place and that key responses are consistent with the original records.

 Key Responsibilities

• Attend two days of training in Freetown and pass the competence check.
• Understand the approved verification procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Verify that each interview took place and that key responses match.
• Record and report any discrepancies promptly to the Programs & Research Department and Research Committee.
• Work independently of the enumerator teams and keep all findings confidential.
• Submit a back-check report at the end of the assignment.

 Qualifications

• Previous experience in field research, survey data collection, back checking or data quality assurance.
• A diploma or above is an advantage.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Careful, independent and discreet, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using a smartphone or tablet.
• Available for 7 days assignment: 2 days training and piloting, followed by 5 days of verification work.

 Performance Indicators

• Full 10% sample re-contacted.
• Every back-check recorded in the agreed format.
• Discrepancies reported within 24 hours.
• Back-check findings kept confidential.
• Final back-check report submitted on time.