Data Collectors/Enumerators – Burao

Position Title: Data Collectors/Enumerators

Contract Duration: Based on assignments during the year 2025 (Assignments Based on Organizational Needs).

Reporting To: Area/Affiliated MEAL Senior Officer

Location: Burao

1. Background

Handicap International Federation, operating name Humanity & Inclusion (HI), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

2. Objective

Humanity & Inclusion is seeking qualified and competent enumerators/data collectors based in Burao to support data collection for assessments throughout 2025. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting both qualitative and quantitative data collection, as well as performing other duties assigned by the MEAL.

3. Key Responsibilities

Enumerators in the pool will undertake the following tasks during assignments:

1.     Data Collection:

➢    Conduct surveys, interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and other data collection methods as instructed.

➢     Utilize tools such as digital data collection devices (e.g., tablets, smartphones) or paper-based forms.

2.     Data Quality Assurance:

➢    Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data collected.

➢      Verify data entries and resolve discrepancies as required.

3.     Ethical Conduct:

➢    Obtain informed consent from respondents before data collection.

➢      Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of respondents.

4.     Coordination and Reporting:

➢    Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient data collection processes.

➢     Provide daily updates to MEAL on data collection progress and challenges.

5.     Training and Development:

➢    Participate actively in all mandatory and relevant training sessions and briefings prior to commencing data collection activities.

6.     Flexibility and Adaptability:

➢    Be available for assignments as per organizational needs during the one-year pool period.

➢      Travel to assigned locations for fieldwork, including remote areas if required.

4.  Deliverables

➢    Completed and verified data collection forms for each assessment.

➢      Daily progress reports submitted to the supervisor.

➢      Participation in debrief sessions following data collection activities.

➢    Minimum of a diploma in social sciences, statistics, or a related field.

➢      Experience in data collection, particularly for baseline, midline, endline, PDM, or needs assessments.

➢      Proficiency in using data collection tools such as Survey CTO, Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or similar platforms.

➢      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

➢      Fluent in Somali and have a good command of English.

➢      Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

➢      Willingness to travel to various data collection sites, including rural and remote areas.

4.  Reporting and Supervision

Enumerators will report directly to Area/Affiliated MEAL Senior Officer who will oversee the data collection process and provide guidance as needed.

7.  Terms and Conditions

•       This position involves inclusion in a pool of enumerators for one year, with assignments allocated based on organizational needs.

•       Enumerators will be engaged and compensated on a per-assessment basis.

•       Adherence to HI policies, including safeguarding and data protection protocols, is mandatory.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for this role to recruitmentsom@hi.org latest on 6th February 2025.

Mandatory:

–      The email subject line should be marked: “Data Collector/Enumerator BURAO”

–       Please do not send your academic certificates and other testimonials at this stage.

Persons with disabilities are ELIGIBLE and highly encouraged to apply.

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