Job Title:

Enumerators - Prequalified for PDM

Location:

Banadir- Mogadishu

Contract period:

Need based

Work Arrangements

This position is a short-term, daily-rate engagement

Closing Date:

18th of May 2026

Position Overview

This position is a short-term, daily-rate engagement, paid based on tasks assigned and successfully completed.

The enumerator’s role will be responsible for collecting quantitative data in their respective districts using the phones installed with Kobo toolbox and for qualitative data collection through conducting KIIs and facilitating FGDs.

Main Responsibilities

The enumerators will be responsible for the following:

·         Attend and actively participate in the data collection training delivered by the PQAI training team.

·         Participate in pre-testing of tools and support scheduling of interviews with respondents.

·         Understand and adhere to the assessment protocol, sampling approach and data collection tools before fieldwork begins.

·         Collect quantitative data using Kobo Collect/ODK on mobile devices, ensuring informed consent is obtained.

·         Conduct key informant interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders as assigned.

·         Facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) with approximately 8–12 participants.

·         Review submissions daily to ensure completeness, accuracy and internal consistency.

·         Transcribe and translate qualitative data (e.g., audio notes from KIIs/FGDs) as assigned.

·         Submit completed questionnaires and return any equipment provided for fieldwork, as directed.

·         Maintain effective teamwork and communication with the PQAI Team, supervisors and other enumerators.

·         Provide timely updates on progress and challenges and seek guidance when needed.

·         Take program photographs only where explicit consent is provided and in line with safeguarding requirements.

·         Support and conduct continuous monitoring activities, submit field visit/observation report and timely documentation of key issues affecting target communities.

·         Carry out other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Enumerators should have:

·         Minimum of a diploma or Bachelor in social sciences, IT, education, statistics, public health, or another relevant discipline.

·         Previous experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection (household surveys, KIIs, FGDs) is an advantage.

·         Experience using mobile data collection tools (Kobo Collect/ODK) is strongly preferred.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities.

·         Fluency in Somali is required; working knowledge of English (spoken and written) is required.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and maintain high-quality data standards.

·         Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) and good file management.

·         Resident of the target district and familiar with local culture and context.

Key Competencies 

• Teamwork and collaboration 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Cultural sensitivity 

• Problem-solving skills 

How to apply

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success submit your application cover letter and CV as single PDF document- The cover letter being the first page to; [email protected] with subject line Enumerator by or before 18th May 2026. Apply today to become our Prequalified Enumerator – we would love to hear from you.

* Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates from target districts (Mogadishu, Baidoa, Afgoye, Balcad, Kismayo, Dollow, Balad-hawo and Galkacyo districts) will be given priority. Please specify your current location in the email subject.

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.