Senior Associate, Survey Programming (SurveyCTO) at Inkomoko

Senior Associate, Survey Programming at Inkomoko Programs digital surveys, manages data quality, and maintains SurveyCTO systems. Requires Degree in Computer Science/Statistics, SurveyCTO expertise, and 4+ years’ experience. Full-time.

Job Overview

As a Senior Associate, Survey Programming, you will be the organization’s go-to expert for translating survey instruments into high-quality, field-ready digital tools. Working closely with the Business Analytics Manager, the wider MERL team, and Programs teams across the region, you will understand the questions that define our program indicators and code these into robust, well-tested surveys — ensuring survey logic faithfully captures each indicator, forms are error-free and user-friendly, and resulting data is clean and analysis-ready.

Success in this role requires strong technical survey-programming skills, meticulous attention to detail and data quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams in different countries. 

Key Responsibilities

Survey Design & Programming (35%)

• Translate paper-based/draft instruments into fully-programmed, logic-driven digital forms; primarily in SurveyCTO with robust skip patterns, relevance/constraint logic, validations, calculations, case management, and multi-language versions.
• Design forms for offline data collection in low-connectivity field environments (repeat groups, roster/loop structures, geopoint/media capture), and translate program indicators into precise, coded survey questions while working with MERL and Programs teams.
• Skilled in questionnaire design using tools such as Google Forms, particularly for rapid surveys and qualitative data collection.

Data Quality, Testing & Piloting (20%)

• Conduct rigorous dummy-data testing, dry runs, and piloting of every form before deployment; build data-quality checks (range, consistency, duplicate, GPS/time) within the survey and at data review.
• Troubleshoot and resolve form- and server-level errors quickly during active data collection to minimize disruption to fieldwork.

Indicator Alignment & MERL/Programs Collaboration (15%)

• Work with the Business Analytics Manager, MERL, and Programs teams to clarify indicator definitions and ensure they are correctly operationalized in survey tools; maintain codebooks, data dictionaries, and naming conventions.
• Support survey sampling logic and case assignment design where relevant (e.g., CommCare case management for longitudinal/beneficiary tracking).

Server & Platform Administration (15%)

• Manage SurveyCTO server console(s) form deployment/versioning, user/role management, dataset publishing, server-side data checks, and monitor data collection dashboards in real time, flagging anomalies to field teams.
• Maintain secure including controlled access to forms, organized form/dataset repositories and support integration of survey data into downstream reporting and analytics pipelines.

Training, Documentation & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Train Programs/MERL staff on tool usage and troubleshooting; maintain documentation of survey logic, version histories, and SOPs.
• Stay current with SurveyCTO best practices and recommend improvements to tools and workflows.

Analytics Support (5%)

• Support the Analytics & Research team with data cleaning, analysis, and reporting using Excel, Stata, Python, R, or similar tools to support program learning and decision-making.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Statistics, Computer Science, IT, Data Science, M&E, or Social Sciences will be highly considered.
• Experience: 4+ years in survey programming/digital data collection, ideally within an M&E, research, or international development context.
• Survey Platforms: Experience coding surveys in SurveyCTO strongly preferred; candidates with ODK, KoBoToolbox, or CommCare experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Technical Skills: Strong command of form logic (relevance, constraints, calculations), XLSForm structure, repeat groups/case management, and multi-language form design.
• Data Handling: Proficiency in Excel/data-cleaning tools; ability to export, review, and quality-check datasets from digital surveys.
• Data Analysis: Basic to advanced skills in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Stata, Python, R – among others
• MERL Literacy: Working understanding of indicators, logframes/results frameworks, Theory of Change (TOC), and how survey design affects downstream data quality.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous, quality-first approach to form testing, logic-checking, and troubleshooting under field deadlines.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with MERL and Programs teams including remote/cross-country teams.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; French is an added advantage given our operations in Chad.

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