About StrongMinds Zambia

StrongMinds Zambia (SMZ) is a non-governmental organisation providing scalable, community- and school-based solutions to close the mental health treatment gap in Zambia. Founded in 2019, we provide free, community-based group talk therapy (IPT-G) to treat depression to everyone that needs it most. Our model uses trained local health workers to deliver culturally relevant care through partnerships with the Government of Zambia, significantly reducing symptoms and improving lives. After proving the feasibility, effectiveness, and affordability of our treatment model, SMZ is focused on rapid and impactful scaling of these free, existing and tested community-based mental health solutions that have already served over half a million Zambians through effective and mutually beneficial government partnerships.

StrongMinds aims to provide mental health treatment to 420,000 Zambians in 2026 Exclusively through the Government of Zambia and reach millions more in the years ahead.

Job Title

Field Data Enumerator (x4)

Line Manager / Supervisor: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Assistant

Duty Station: Kabwe, Zambia

Job Purpose/ Position Summary

The Field Data Enumerator ensures the quality, integrity, and timely processing of program data essential for monitoring and evaluation. This role supports all program cycles by managing data entry, validation, compliance, and training, contributing directly to organisational learning and efficiency.

Area of Responsibility

Data Management and Validation

Timely Data Entry: Accurately inputting program information into various systems such as Comcare, Kobo, Google Sheets, etc.

Client and Volunteer survey:

Conducted these surveys on sampled volunteers and clients

Client Verification: Perform cross-checks and verifications for clients during every cycle to ensure authentication of numbers.

Form Validation: Reviewing and validating forms against compliance standards, specifically for each MCH.

Filing of Forms: Maintaining an organised and secure physical and digital archive of all program forms.

Compliance, Training, and Learning

Data Protection Training: Assisting with and conducting Data Protection training with Volunteers (including remote calls, e.g., in Ndola) to ensure ethical data handling.

IPTG Quality and Security Training: Attending training with programs/ MERL team to understand IPTG quality and how to apply risk mitigation, data security protocols.

Decision Making: Actively participating in providing feedback related to data flow (e.g., Client Verification Flow) to drive process improvement and learning.

Administrative and MERL Cycle Support

Payment Preparation: Support in preparing documents and logistics for all programs' cycle payment preparations.

Logistical Support: Collaborating with the Programs team on tasks like form collection, cutting of sacks.

Meetings and Reporting: Attending departmental meetings and ensuring submission of field work reports and timely feedback to the supervisor.

Task Execution: Promptly and effectively executing tasks delegated by the supervisor.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a Grade 12 School Certificate.

Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Administration, or a related field.

A Diploma will be an added advantage.

Job-related experience and knowledge

Ability to communicate fluently in English and relevant local language(s).

Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Demonstrated data entry experience with attention to accuracy.

Basic knowledge of information management systems will be an added advantage.

Application Details

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026 at 08:00am (Zambian Time)

Apply using the Link Here

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

Applicants will be required to undergo Police Clearance and Reference Checks. Academic qualifications must be ZAQA certified.

StrongMinds Zambia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, or background, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Accurately inputting program information into various systems such as Comcare, Kobo, Google Sheets, etc.
• Conducted surveys on sampled volunteers and clients
• Perform cross-checks and verifications for clients during every cycle to ensure authentication of numbers.
• Reviewing and validating forms against compliance standards, specifically for each MCH.
• Maintaining an organised and secure physical and digital archive of all program forms.
• Assisting with and conducting Data Protection training with Volunteers (including remote calls, e.g., in Ndola) to ensure ethical data handling.
• Attending training with programs/ MERL team to understand IPTG quality and how to apply risk mitigation, data security protocols.
• Actively participating in providing feedback related to data flow (e.g., Client Verification Flow) to drive process improvement and learning.
• Support in preparing documents and logistics for all programs' cycle payment preparations.
• Collaborating with the Programs team on tasks like form collection, cutting of sacks.
• Attending departmental meetings and ensuring submission of field work reports and timely feedback to the supervisor.
• Promptly and effectively executing tasks delegated by the supervisor.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and relevant local language(s).
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated data entry experience with attention to accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of information management systems.

• Minimum of a Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Administration, or a related field.
• A Diploma will be an added advantage.