General Support (Enumerator)

ABOUT THE JOB:

The enumerators are responsible to carrying out the interview, focus group discussion (FGD), key information interview (Kll,) and Observation visits in Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.   

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field assessments and data collection activities in assigned locations, including household surveys, individual interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), and field observations, as instructed by the MEAL team.
• Understand the objectives, methodology, questionnaires, and data collection procedures before starting field activities, and participate in relevant training and orientation sessions.
• Conduct interviews professionally, objectively, and respectfully, ensuring informed consent, voluntary participation, and adherence to protection principles.
• Collect and accurately record data using Kobo Toolbox or other approved digital or paper-based data collection tools.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and reliability of collected data by reviewing questionnaires before submission and avoiding missing or incorrect responses.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect respondents' personal information during and after data collection, in accordance with DRC's data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate with community representatives and relevant stakeholders, as instructed by the MEAL team, to facilitate safe and effective access to assessment locations.
• Follow the assigned sampling procedures, daily work plans, and data collection targets, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Submit completed questionnaires and collected data to the MEAL team by the end of each working day and provide daily updates on progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Immediately report any data collection challenges, technical issues, access constraints, or protection concerns to the MEAL Team Leader or designated supervisor.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with the MEAL Team Leader, MEAL Officers, fellow enumerators, and local communities throughout the assignment.
• Adhere to DRC's Code of Conduct, enumerator guidelines, safeguarding standards, and humanitarian principles throughout the assignment.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Basic computer and smartphone literacy, including the ability to use KoboToolbox for data collection.
• Ability to conduct interviews and accurately record information.
• Willingness and ability to travel to assigned field locations and complete tasks within agreed timelines.

 Skills and Traits:

• Good communication, interpersonal, active listening, and observation skills.
• Ability to collect information objectively, accurately, and sensitively without influencing respondents' answers.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with community members.
• Ability to remain impartial, respect confidentiality, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Strong attention to detail, honesty, and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following instructions from supervisors.

Education:

·       Minimum 12th-grade graduate; university education is preferred.

Languages:

• Fluency in Pashto and Dari, depending on the assigned location and community.
• Knowledge of Nuristani languages is required for assignments in relevant Nuristani-speaking communities.
• Basic knowledge of English is required.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

Knowledge and experience

• Previous experience in field assessments, household surveys, interviews, or other data collection activities is preferred.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations or community-based projects is an advantage.
• Practical experience using Kobo Toolbox or other mobile data collection applications.
• Basic understanding of data collection procedures, informed consent, confidentiality, and data quality requirements.
• Good understanding of local culture, traditions, and community practices in Afghanistan.
• Familiarity with the assigned province, districts, and communities, particularly in Nangarhar and Nuristan.

CONDITIONS:

• Duty station:  Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.

We offer:

• Duration of contract will be for 3 weeks from the date of contract signature but all successful candidates with be added to the rooster and will be called directly for data collection in the future.
• A working day consists of 8 hours: starting from 08:00 to 16:00 with one-hour lunch and prayer break.

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position to below mentioned email.

Emai:  vacancies@drc.ngo

DRC will review applications on a rolling basis and may proceed with the recruitment process as suitable candidates are identified. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.