Jonathan Duku
About Jonathan Duku
Jonathan Duku is an Enumerator with extensive experience in data collection and management. He has worked with various organizations in Nigeria, including Catholic Relief Services and Mercy Corps, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Yobe State University.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Jonathan Duku has been employed at Catholic Relief Services as an Enumerator since 2020. He has worked in Yobe State, Nigeria, for a duration of four years. In this role, he is involved in various data collection activities that support the organization's mission to assist vulnerable communities.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Jonathan Duku worked as an Enumerator at Mercy Corps for three months in 2019 in Kaduna. He also served as an Enumerator at Action Against Hunger for two months in Yobe State in 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Research Assistant at the African Population and Health Research Center for three months in Kogi State from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Duku earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Sociology from Yobe State University Damaturu, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also obtained a Professional Certificate in Management from the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) between 2015 and 2016. His educational background supports his work in data collection and community engagement.
Data Collection Skills and Tools
Jonathan Duku has extensive experience using various data collection tools and software. His proficiency includes CommCare, SurveyCTO Collect, NOMIS, ODK, Kobo Collect, Survey Monkey, SPSS, OpenMRS, and EMRs. He has utilized the Agric BOOX App to gather quality data from herders and farmers, ensuring accurate registration based on population and location.
Community Engagement and Research Activities
In his roles, Jonathan Duku has engaged in community entry sessions to gain acceptance from local leaders for data collection activities. He has conducted focus group discussions with community leaders and vulnerable groups, including women and youths, as part of his data collection efforts. He has also participated in pilot studies to adapt field collection tools, enhancing data accuracy.