Taimaka Recruitment 2026 – Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Assistants in Gombe and Jigawa
Taimaka Recruitment 2026 – Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Assistants in Gombe and Jigawa
Organisation: Taimaka
Position: Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Assistant
Number of Vacancies: 2
Locations: Gombe and Jigawa State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Monthly Salary: ₦163,750
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
About Taimaka
Taimaka is a nonprofit organisation committed to improving the treatment of childhood malnutrition and saving the lives of vulnerable children.
The organisation implements a modified form of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), targeting children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Gombe and Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Taimaka is inviting applications from qualified candidates for two Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Assistant positions, with one vacancy available in Gombe and another in Jigawa State.
Job Overview
The Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Assistant will provide administrative and technical support for routine data collection, documentation, and field operations.
The successful candidates will help maintain accurate paper and electronic records, support field teams with functioning mobile devices and updated forms, verify photographs and documents, and coordinate the movement of programme materials between field locations and the office.
The position reports to the Data Quality and Fraud Prevention Program Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure ODK phone settings and metadata, prepare mobile devices for field use, and troubleshoot routine device or ODK-related issues.
- Identify and resolve patient-level data issues in collaboration with OTP Program Officers while maintaining clear correction records.
- Review child identification photographs, investigate mismatches, and correct or escalate identified errors.
- Train and retrain field personnel on ODK, paper ledgers, forms, and reporting procedures.
- Ensure ODK forms, attachments, settings, and other field tools are functioning properly.
- Maintain organised and synchronised paper and digital records.
- Collect geographical coordinates for new and existing OTP sites.
- Generate, print, photocopy, and distribute programme documents, reports, forms, ledgers, and measurement slips.
- Monitor stocks of paper forms and other monitoring and evaluation materials and coordinate their distribution to field locations.
- Collect completed paper forms from OTP sites and maintain organised office storage.
- File and maintain physical and electronic records and retrieve documents when required.
- Cross-check paper forms against ODK submissions to identify discrepancies and missing documentation.
- Provide general administrative and office support as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Relevant post-secondary training in administration, business, information management, or a related field is an advantage.
- Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Google Workspace, file management, and printing equipment.
- Strong organisational and record-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
- Fluency in English and Hausa, both spoken and written.
- Previous experience as an office assistant, clerk, records assistant, or administrative staff member is preferred.
- Familiarity with NGO or health programme documentation is an advantage.
- Experience using ODK or another mobile data collection platform is an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently and handle assigned responsibilities effectively.
Salary and Employment Benefits
Successful candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₦163,750.
The positions are full-time and permanent.
Available Locations
- Gombe State – 1 position
- Jigawa State – 1 position
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the official application process before the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Important Application Information:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Taimaka may close the application early if enough suitable candidates are identified before the deadline.
- Applications submitted through other channels will not be reviewed.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
