Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority Enumerator’s Manual Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority OUTLINE 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Census Enumerator Designation of an Enumerator Training Working Time Area of Assignment Duties and Responsibilities Working Relationship with your Team Supervisor (TS) Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.1 CENSUS ENUMERATOR An EN plays a very vital role in ensuring the success of the 2020 CPH, particularly the completeness of census coverage and accuracy of population count. The level of quality of the data that you will collect in this census will depend highly on how well you understand the census concepts and how well you execute the interview techniques and procedures that will be discussed during this training. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 3 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR You will be trained to gather census information that are: • • • accurate; complete; and strictly in accordance with the instructions, concepts, and definitions laid out in the Manual. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 4 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.1 CENSUS ENUMERATOR Acceptance of the job as an EN entails a commitment on your part to perform your job with utmost diligence, sincerity, and dedication. Your work requires tact in approaching people, attention to the smallest detail, and a sense of responsibility to keep confidential all the information that you will obtain from individuals and households during your interview. Always bear in mind that the data that you will gather in this census will be used as bases in the formulation of plans and policies for the benefit of the entire Filipino nation. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 5 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR ENUMERATORS (EN) will sign a Contract of Service stipulating the following: • scope of your service, • the schedule and documentary requirements for wages, • the obligations of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), • duration of the contract, • termination clause, and other conditions. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 6 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority ENs will be issued a 2020 CPH identification (ID) card. Wear your ID card whenever you are at work Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 7 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR Your contract as an EN will be effective officially at the start of the training As an EN, you are required to undergo training before going out on fieldwork. You are expected to complete the task assigned to you within the specified enumeration period. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 8 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR Being designated as an EN means that you will be the one who will perform all the work that will be assigned to you. • • Allowing any unauthorized person to do the listing and interviewing on your behalf is strictly prohibited. In no instance should you ask anybody else to do the listing and interviewing for you for you. Violation of this rule is a ground for dismissal work or termination of your contract. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 9 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR The following violations of the confidentiality provision in Section 26 of RA No. 10625 are grounds for dismissal, termination of contract and/or prosecution in proper court: copying or reproduction of data in the questionnaires, allowing unauthorized persons to accompany you during your data collection, which provides other persons with access to the information that you are gathering administering other forms other than the 2020 CPH questionnaires Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 10 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR In case you fail to perform your duties as an EN, the PSA management has the right to terminate your services. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 11 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.2 DESIGNATION OF AN ENUMERATOR As an EN, you are also expected to work harmoniously with your other census co-workers and perform other census assigned to you from time to time by your supervisors. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 12 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.3 TRAINING • You are required to undergo the training for enumeration for the 2020 CPH • Always be physically and mentally present and punctual during the training. • Actively participate in the class discussions and perform the exercises. • Actively participate in the mock interview and field practice interview. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 13 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.3 TRAINING IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING • Give you the knowledge and confidence in conducting the listing/ enumeration; and • Prepare you to handle enumeration problems that may arise during the actual field operations. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 14 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.4 WORKING TIME Monday to Saturday (including holidays) You may also visit the respondent during Sunday if it is the only day that the respondent is available for interview Do not interview the respondents at inconvenient hours. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 15 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.5 AREA OF ASSIGNMENT You will be assigned to cover: An entire barangay; A portion a barangay, that is, an Enumeration Area (EA); or More than one (1) EA or barangay. Your specific area of assignment will be given to you by your TS during the last day of your training. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 16 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.5 AREA OF ASSIGNMENT “You should finish your work in the area assigned to you within the prescribed enumeration period.” Immediately inform your supervisor in case you are unable to finish your work on time due to justifiable reasons so that remedial actions to complete your work could be done. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 17 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In general, your data collection activity involves three (3) main tasks: A Asking the questions correctly; R Recording/noting down accurately the responses given to you; and C Checking each response and ensuring that they are complete, clear, reasonable, and consistent with the other responses Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 18 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 1. Attend the training to gain knowledge on the various census concepts, definitions, and instructions as discussed in the EN’s Manual. 2. Before the enumeration in the barangay/EA, pay a courtesy call (together with the TS) to the Punong Barangay or any barangay official and conduct an ocular inspection of the boundaries and other physical features/characteristics of the barangay/ EA. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 19 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 3. Visit each building and determine if it is qualified to be listed following the criteria on the buildings that need to be listed. In each building, determine the number of housing units and in each housing unit, determine the number of households residing in it. 4. Ensure that the building to be listed has a corresponding building symbol and building serial number (BSN) on the map.. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 20 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 5. Accomplish CPH Form 1 (Listing Booklet), by listing each building, housing unit, household, and institutional living quarter (ILQ) following strictly the rules on the listing of buildings, housing units, households, and ILQs. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 21 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 6. Interview personally the head of the household, his/her spouse or any adult household member and record the characteristics of the household members, housing unit, and household using CPH Form 2 (Common Household Questionnaire) or CPH Form 3 (Sample Household Questionnaire). Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 22 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 7. For ILQs with 20 or less members, interview each resident using CPH Form 4 (Institutional Population Questionnaire). For an ILQ with more than 20 members, request its manager or administrator to accomplish CPH Form 4. 8. After completing the interview, review the questionnaire for completeness and consistency of entries. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 23 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 9. Accomplish the sticker (CPH Form 6) and post it on the door or any part of the building/housing unit or ILQ where it can easily be seen or noticed. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 24 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 10. Meet with your TS once a week. In this meeting, submit all accomplished questionnaires to your TS. You can also discuss with him/her the problems that you have encountered during your field work. The TS will also discuss his/her assessment of your work and recommendations to your census-related problems. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 25 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties and responsibilities as an EN are as follows: 11. Return the census forms and materials after the completion of enumeration in your area of assignment. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 26 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REMINDER: Adhere strictly to the instructions in the EN’s Manual when performing your duties, specifically when listing, conducting an interview, mapping, reviewing the completed questionnaires for correctness, completeness, and consistency of entries, submitting the accomplished questionnaires; and returning of census forms, and other supplies and materials to the TS after the enumeration. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 27 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.7 WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TS • Report to your TS for your area/s of assignment, EN's code, CPH forms, and supplies and materials that you will use in your fieldwork • Discuss with your TS the best route and strategy to cover your area • Ask his/her assistance to gather information on the boundaries, travel, and terrain of the area/s assigned to you. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 28 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.7 WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TS Your TS will ensure that you follow the procedures in listing, enumeration, and mapping, hence, he/she will: Review your accomplished census forms. Accompany you to observe on how you conduct an interview of a household. Re-interview some of the households that you have already interviewed to check and ensure the quality of your work. Assess the progress of your work and recommend solutions to your census-related problems Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 29 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2.7 WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TS During your weekly meeting preferably every Wednesday Submit all accomplished questionnaires and accomplishment report to your TS. Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 30 Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority Thank you! http://www.psa.gov.ph http://openstat.psa.gov.ph https://twitter.com/PSAgovph https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineStatisticsAuthority Enumerator’s Manual: Chapter 2 – The Role of Census Enumerator 31
