About DRC.
The DRC Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.
Overall purpose of the role:
The primary objective is to get qualified enumerators to support tasks, assessments, surveys and routing data collection activities required by DRC in Mogadishu and surrounding areas. The main tasks that enumerators will be responsible are the data collection of all assessments, including rapid needs assessment, PDMs, KAP surveys, Baseline surveys, Mid-Term Reviews and Final evaluations. Hence, DRC will hire experienced local data collectors to undertake both quantitative and qualitative data collection with highest quality measures.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in trainings to familiarize with tools before actual field data collection.
- To collect data for assessments based using given tools and questionnaires
- To capture data from target groups and input into digital platforms using mobile phones
- To ensure accuracy and completeness of information that is gathered and recorded through the survey process.
- Take direction from and report to assigned supervisor by DRC.
- Act in a professional and honest manner and serve as example to fellow enumerators.
- Collect and record data on routine activities and share with Supervisor.
- Participate in gathering of data during needs assessments, baseline survey and other assessments.
- Act as a link between the community leaders, the community and other stakeholders in the area.
- Enumerators will conduct beneficiary registration and data entry and ensure quality of data entry and also contribute to the distribution of hygiene kits to beneficiaries.
- Mobilize the community to participate in the projects and encourage all groups to participate.
- Be a good steward by ensuring that project materials and resources are used effectively.
- Ensure that cross cutting issues such as protection, gender, and environment are addressed and mainstreamed in the project.
- Perform other duties related to field data collection as may be assigned by DRC program and MEAL teams.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- Minimum of 1 years working experience with humanitarian international NGOs on data management.
- Minimum secondary level education certificate, and/or Diploma in Statistics, social science, economics or computer application or any other related field.
- Minimum of 1-year field experience in Mogadishu on the same field.
- Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office packages (i.e. Word and Excel) and SPSS.
- Familiar with local context and cultural sensitivity in Mogadishu
- Proven ability to function well in an unstable and restricted environment
- Has effective communication skills (oral and written) and able to interview police officers at different levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player.
- Highly organized individual, capable of handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time effectively.
About you.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Length of the Casual Enumerators: 24 Months.
Band: N/A
Designation of Duty Station: Mogadishu
Start date: October 2023.
The position is open to Somalia national only.
Qualified female candidate is encouraged to apply.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 29th August 2023.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.