Details of Call for Pre-qualified Enumerators

purpose

The main purpose is to pre-qualify enumerators for the MEAL of ActionAid International Somaliland programme. The enumerators will participate in assessments carried out by the

organisation in Somaliland. S/he will carry out data collection activities for assessments and surveys including Baseline/ Mid-term/ End line Evaluations; surveys including KAP, PDM as well as data entry activities and any other duties assigned by the MEAL Team.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Under the guide of the MEAL Coordinator, enumerators/data collectors would be expected to:
• Attend all the required and relevant training sessions and briefings prior to fieldwork
• Ensure confidentiality, maintenance, and storage of collected data.
• Ensure effective field data collection in line with the methodology, tools and specific guidelines set as required.
• Accurately collect high quality and reliable data as instructed.
• Ensure you upload all collected data through phone devices on to the assigned platform/server on time
• Conduct Household surveys, Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) are in line with the requirements of the project.
• Support data entry of beneficiary registrations through Kobo collect/open data kit
• Visit selected project target communities and conduct Key Informant Interviews (KII) with selected individuals (government, village head, committees etc.)
• Coordinate with ActionAid International Somaliland MEAL Coordinator or concerned program teams on daily work and problems encountered in the field.
• Conduct data collection in hard-to-reach and remote areas, demonstrating adaptability to challenging environments and ensuring inclusiveness in survey responses. 
•   Adapt to flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate the logistical challenges of remote data collection.  

Skills and qualifications

• Relevant educational background (Diploma or Degree) in Social Science, Research, Public health, Statistics, Development Studies or equivalent.  
• Previous experience in conducting data collection with national or international organizations, private research institutions, or humanitarian agencies (minimum one year).
• strong experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Proficiency in mobile data collections platform such Kobo collect and ODK.
• Fluency in Somali Language
• Proficiency in both Somali and English languages, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse communities.  
• Willing to travel across regions of Somaliland
• Ability to work under pressure and have strong prioritization experience to meet deadlines

Scope of work and conditions

Selected applicants will remain part of AAIS’s pool of enumerators and will work in AAIS’s operational areas. Assignments will be based on project needs, and the duration of active participation in the pool will depend on successful performance in data collection engagements. 

How to apply

Applicant who meet with the above quoted skills and competency should send their application letter (maximum 1 page) and updated CV (3 pages max.) to admin.somaliland@actionaid.org  and indicate the subject (Application for Pre-qualified Enumerators) for not later than 8th February 2025, 11:59pm.

 Apply to admin.somaliland@actionaid.org