GBOS Census Recruitment 2024: How to apply

The closing date for application is April 22nd, 2024. Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. 

Application Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be recruited as census field staff:

• must be Gambian; 
• must be at least eighteen (18) years old and not more than sixty (60) years old as of May 10th, 2024;
• must hold at least the WASSCE/Secondary Fourth or any other equivalent diploma;
• must have a minimum of 3 credits with a pass in Mathematics or English; 
• must be fluent in one of the dominant local languages of his/her preferred area of posting; 
• must be available and free from any other commitment throughout the enumeration period; 
• must be willing to stay in the assigned area; 
• must be able to work in a team, under pressure, and at times, work beyond the normal work hours; 
• must be able to speak and understand English Language fluently; 
• having experience in data collection with a tablet or smartphone is an added advantage.

How to apply

Submit your application through the online application system at Apply here

Please have patience! Click the link above and wait a few minutes for the new page to open. There is currently a system overload due to high traffic to the page. Thank you for your understanding.

All applicants are advised to record their admission number and validation code for future reference. this information is displayed on the screen when you successfully apply. you will need these codes to revisit your application.

Through the provided website link, there is also a video that can guide you step by step. Additionally, simply fill out the online application form with all the correct details.

The training for the main fieldwork will last for a period of 12 days starting on May 10th and ending on May 21st, 2024. 

For more information visit censusapply.gbos.gm

Frequently Asked questions about This recruitment: Read here