Website ALG
Job Title: Field Supervisor (Lagos)
Project: Zero Emission Urban Freight in West Africa: Lagos and Accra (C40 Cities / Kuehne Climate Center)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (field-based)
Assignment Duration: July 2026 – September 2026 (approx. 20–25 days)
About the Assignment
Africa Label Group (ALG) is conducting a study on zero-emission urban freight in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana, commissioned by the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) and C40 Cities. We are seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to manage a team of three field enumerators conducting primary data collection across freight hubs, wholesale markets, and port-peripheral locations. The Supervisor will report to the Informal-Sector Research Lead, Mr. Opiyo Makoude.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pre-Fieldwork: Assist in finalizing schedules and site logistics, participate in instrument pre-testing, support enumerator training, and coordinate equipment/logistics.
- During Fieldwork: Oversee enumerators, monitor interview quality, conduct daily data review and debriefs, resolve field challenges, maintain a daily field log, and ensure adherence to research ethics and consent protocols.
- Post-Fieldwork: Compile weekly supervision reports, support data cleaning, and participate in project close-out.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related field (postgraduate qualification is an advantage).
- Experience: Minimum three years in field research/survey management (at least one year in a supervisory role). Experience managing enumerator teams in Lagos and conducting qualitative/mixed-methods research with informal sector respondents is strongly preferred. Familiarity with digital data platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is required.
- Language: Fluent in English. Fluency in Yoruba and/or Pidgin English is essential.
What ALG Offers
- Competitive supervisory daily rate in Nigerian Naira.
- Transport and per diem allowances.
- Named role with a direct reporting line to the Research Lead.
- Certificate of participation and performance reference letter.
How to Apply
Please submit the following in a single email:
- Cover letter (max 1 page)
- Up-to-date CV (max 3 pages)
- Names and contact details of two referees
Send to: [email protected] (copy: [email protected] & [email protected])
Subject Line: Application | Lagos Field Enumerator | WA urban Freight Study
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ALG encourages applications from women.
