Apply as Data Collector — Accra Drainage Watch

Phase 2 — Paid Field Data Collection

Become a Drainage Data Collector

Join the research team. Earn money. Help solve flooding in Accra and Tema.

💰 Paid per survey 🎓 Students welcome 📍 Work in your area 🔬 Real research impact 🛠️ Tools provided

GHS 25

per verified block or house surveyed

Payments approved within 7 days of admin verification

Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

✓ You must be 16 years or older
✓ You must currently be enrolled in a school, SHS, or university in Ghana
✓ You must be a Ghanaian citizen (Ghana Card or Passport required)
✓ You must be physically located in Ghana — your GPS will be verified
✓ You must be able to visit our NGO office to collect measurement tools

Process

How it works

Submit this application

Fill in your details, upload your ID and school documents, and let GPS verify you're in Ghana.

Admin reviews your application

Our team verifies your identity and school enrollment within 48 hours.

Pick up your tools from the NGO office

You'll receive a measuring tape, safety vest, and field ID card. You'll take a verification photo.

Survey drains in your area

Use the Drain Survey Form to collect GPS, photos, and measurements (width, depth, condition) for each drain.

Get paid

Admin verifies your submissions and approves payment per verified block or house surveyed.

Application Form

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A1 Personal Information

Full name *

Date of birth *

Phone number *

Email address *

A2 Identity & Location Verification

Your GPS will verify you are physically located in Ghana. You must allow location access.

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Location not captured

Required — tap to capture

Type of national ID *

Upload your Ghana Card or Passport (photo or scan) *

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Tap to upload ID — Photo or PDF accepted

A3 School Verification

Name of your school *

Current level *

Upload school verification document *

Accepted: recent transcript, exam results slip, or current school ID card

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Tap to upload school document

A3.5 Needy-but-Brilliant Student (optional)

If you're a strong student facing financial hardship, let us know — it doesn't guarantee anything, but we do keep a list of these applicants for special assignments and custom outreach.

I consider myself a needy-but-brilliant student and want to submit proof

A3.6 Urban Planning / Architecture Student (optional)

If your coursework is in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field, let us know — we sometimes have custom survey work or research questions specific to that background.

I'm an Urban Planning / Architecture student and want to submit proof

A4 Gig Work Agreement

Please read and check all boxes before submitting.

I understand that I am collecting data for academic drainage and flooding research I understand that payment is based on verified submissions approved by the admin I agree to follow all safety guidelines when walking in communities to collect data I will explain the purpose of the research to residents and obtain verbal consent before asking questions I commit to accurate and honest data collection — I understand that falsified data will result in disqualification

Submit Your Application

Our team will review your application within 48 hours and contact you via phone or email.