I will complete research data entry, cleaning and report writing
Tanzania field researcher and data collection Specialist
About this Gig
I love sitting with people in their homes and fields and listening to their stories. That is what brought me into research and data.
For 3 years I have worked on household and agricultural surveys. I know how messy field data can be - missing yields, wrong land size, errors from Kobo.
I will be your research assistant for clean and reliable data.
What I will do:
- Data entry from Kobo, ODK, PDF, paper to Excel/Sheets
- Clean and audit farm survey data - I check each row, fix errors, flag issues
- Organize data like in my sample - mark as Validated / Flagged / Error
- Simple summary report so your data is ready to use
Tools: Excel, Google Sheets, Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CAPI
I work with patience and attention to detail. Your data will be clean, accurate and on time.
Have messy data? Send me a message, I will check it for free before you order.
Tool:
Excel
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Google Sheets
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SPSS
My Portfolio
FAQ
What specific tasks can you handle as a research assistant?
I can manage your entire data workflow. This includes scripting mobile phone surveys, data formatting, cross-referencing messy datasets, cleaning spreadsheet errors, running cross-tabulations, and translating technical questionnaires. I also write comprehensive research progress updates and analytic
Can you work with large-scale or international survey data?
Yes. I hold a university degree in Applied Statistics and have extensive hands-on experience handling high-volume regional field data streams. My background includes auditing complex household and agricultural indicators aligned with international organizational standards and strict data privacy pra
What if my raw survey data is very messy or contains missing values?
That is exactly what I specialize in. I will audit your raw data streams to isolate anomalies, correct formatting inconsistencies, and flag logical errors. If data fields are completely missing, I will build a structured data subset highlighting those exact gaps so we can address them systematically
Do you offer data analysis and translation for Swahili datasets?
• Yes. I am completely fluent in both English and Swahili. I can translate complex questionnaires between both languages without losing the original mathematical meaning or logic, and I can analyze regional datasets to write summaries in either language.
What types of reports can you write, and what is your writing process?
I write professional research summaries, project progress updates, policy evaluation papers, and technical summaries based on your quantitative data. My process involves analyzing your dataset, structuring clear headings, and transforming complex data grids into clear, text-based narratives with act
Which specific software tools do you use for data entry and cleaning?
For data entry, questionnaire configuration, and field data collection, I use platforms including Open Data Kit (ODK), Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) tools, and MODA. For data cleaning and auditing, I use Microsoft Excel to run cross-tabulations, discrepancies, validate data format
What tools do you use to analyze data before writing reports?
I use statistical computing tools and spreadsheet processors such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and SPSS to execute quantitative data analysis. This allows me to evaluate progress and identify structural trends before transforming the raw numerical matrice into written analytical reports

