Call for CVs - Surveyors

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the MEL Department and the direct supervision of the Regional Supervisor or Field Coordinator, the Surveyor will be responsible for conducting high-quality field data collection activities within the assigned district and province.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and other assigned data collection activities.
• Collecting data in accordance with approved methodologies, tools, sample sizes, and project requirements.
• Using smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices for digital data collection.
• Ensuring that all collected data is accurate, complete, reliable, and submitted on time.
• Verifying the completeness and quality of collected data before submission.
• Conducting follow-up interviews or revisits when required to address data quality issues or incomplete information.
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of respondents' information and collected data.
• Following all data collection protocols, ethical standards, safeguarding requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinating closely with the Regional Supervisor, Field Coordinator, Quality Assurance Supervisor, and other relevant team members.
• Promptly reporting any field challenges, security concerns, technical issues, or irregularities to the immediate supervisor.
• Attending required training sessions, briefings, and project-related meetings.
• Being flexible and available to work during weekends, evenings, or other required hours based on fieldwork schedules.
• Traveling within the assigned district or province when required.
• Performing any other data collection-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Applicants should meet the following minimum criteria:

• Afghan nationality.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Good understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of data collection methodologies, surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and field research.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in data collection, field monitoring, surveys, research, or related areas.
• Experience using data collection tools such as ODK, KoBo Collect, Survey123, or SurveyCTO.
• Demonstrated ability to collect accurate and reliable data in accordance with approved procedures and methodologies.
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices for digital data collection.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in challenging field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned district or province when required.
• Knowledge of the local community, context, geographical areas, and national languages (Dari and Pashto) relevant to the applied province or district will be considered an advantage.