Enumerators

Afghanistan National Horticulture Development Organization (ANHDO) is a national non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy and established in April 2009. The development of ANHDO is part of the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) long term strategy for the development of horticulture sector in Afghanistan. Since then, ANHDO has developed into an important institution for horticulture development by comparing among other skilled and experienced Afghan professional organizations in the horticulture sector. ANHDO is operating in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) based on separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hence, ANHDO is a corner stone of the long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan.

ANHDO is currently looking for Enumerators for its project "Promoting resilient and equitable recovery of agriculture and livelihoods in Afghan communities (PREVALE), Afghanistan”, which is funded by (FCDO).

Position Summary:

The Enumerators is responsible for supporting community engagement and field data collection activities in assigned provinces. The role involves facilitating community meetings, focus group discussions, and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) sessions, as well as conducting field assessments related to agricultural and livestock value chains. The Enumerator collects and documents qualitative and quantitative data, ensures active participation of community members—particularly women and vulnerable groups—and communicates community needs and priorities to the project team. The position also supports logistics for field activities, prepares basic reports on community participation, and ensures that all engagements follow ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, and project guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and coordinate community mobilization events and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) sessions in assigned provinces with coordination of the PRA senior officer.
• Facilitate focus group discussions, and assist in conducting transect walks and social mapping activities.
• Engage with community leaders and local organizations to secure active participation, especially among vulnerable groups such as women, youth, and marginalized households.
• Collect and document qualitative data, ensuring that community feedback, challenges, and priorities are accurately recorded.
• Conduct field data collection for livestock value chain assessments, agricultural value chain assessments, and other project-related assessments using structured tools and questionnaires.
• Act as the conduit between communities and project teams, relaying community priorities, needs, and challenges.
• Support scheduling and logistics for community-based meetings, assessments, and workshops.
• Promote gender-sensitive approaches, ensuring that at least 50% of participants are women where culturally and operationally feasible.
• Prepare preliminary community participation and attendance reports, including documentation of key findings from field engagements.
• Coordinate with Provincial Project Assistants and technical specialists to integrate community insights and collected data into project technical reports.
• Identify potential local champions and community facilitators and support local capacity development initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity during all community engagements and data collection processes.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating validation workshops and community feedback sessions to confirm findings and strengthen community ownership of project interventions.

Work Conditions:

• Based in Kabul, with frequent travel to provincial project sites.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak implementation periods or reporting cycles.

Values and Ethics:

The Enumerators is expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability. They must promote an inclusive and respectful working environment and comply with all organizational and donor policies, including safeguarding and code of conduct requirements.

• Education: Minimum University Graduate in agriculture, community development, livestock or other related fields is an asset.
• Experience: Prior (at least 2 years) of field work or data collection through kobo data collection app, experience in rural or challenging settings is needed.
• Skills: Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and organizational skills; empathy and cultural sensitivity; effective verbal and written communication.
• Languages: Fluency in local languages and basic proficiency in English.

Other: Proven ability to work in challenging environments; commitment to inclusivity and community empowerment

Please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position, the contact information of 3 professional references.

Applications must include all requested documents and be sent to the following address: jobs@anhdo.org.af

Please clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line (Enumerators /ANHDO/26/003) Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.