Data Collection Assistant

The Data Collection Assistant helps gather information required for research, business operations, surveys, and internal projects. The position involves contacting approved sources, recording responses, organizing collected material, and keeping the collection process on schedule.

Main Responsibilities

• Gather requested information through approved forms, questionnaires, calls, emails, or online sources.
• Contact assigned individuals or sources to obtain missing responses when necessary.
• Record collected responses according to project instructions.
• Keep a running record of completed, pending, and unsuccessful collection attempts.
• Organize incoming information so it can be handed over for further analysis.
• Follow predefined questions and collection guidelines without altering
• their intended meaning.
• Note unusual responses, unavailable sources, or collection difficulties for review.
• Assist in preparing collected materials for the next stage of a project.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality while handling information received
• from participants or external sources.
• Provide progress updates regarding assigned collection activities.

  Required Abilities

• Clear and polite communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking with people and asking structured questions.
  Good note-taking ability.
• Familiarity with online forms, spreadsheets, email, and basic digital tools.
• Ability to follow a collection script or project guideline accurately.
• Good time management when working with multiple information sources.
  Work Process
• The role requires a systematic approach: identify the required source,
• obtain the requested information, record it correctly, document the
• collection status, and pass the completed material to the appropriate team.

Ideal Candidate
A strong candidate should be approachable, attentive, organized, and comfortable communicating with different people. The ability to remain patient during repeated outreach and maintain accurate records throughout the collection process is highly important.