Terms of Reference (TOR)

Prequalified Enumerators - Garowe, Gardo, Bossaso, Galkaio and Lascanod Districts

1. Introduction

Save the Children has been improving children's lives for more than 90 years across over 120 countries. As the world's largest independent child-rights organization, we are guided by the vision of a world where every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We are committed to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. All staff, consultants and representatives are expected to follow Save the Children policies, including Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Anti-Fraud and the Code of Conduct.

2. Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to establish a prequalified roster of enumerators based in Garowe, Gardo, Bossaso, Galkaio and Lascanod Districts. The enumerators will support Save the Children surveys, assessments, monitoring activities and evaluations in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Livelihoods, Education, Child Protection and Child Rights Governance.

The roster will be valid for two years and may be extended based on organizational need and satisfactory performance. Being included on the roster does not guarantee employment or a minimum number of working days.

3. Scope of Work

3.1 Specific Activities

·      Attend required training on the assignment, data-collection tools, ethics, safeguarding and field procedures.

·      Take part in pretesting the tools and provide feedback before fieldwork begins.

·      Conduct household surveys and other structured interviews using approved digital or paper tools.

·      Support key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs) and structured observations.

·      Collect data in urban, rural and remote locations within the assigned area.

·      Transcribe and translate interview notes or recordings when required.

·      Review completed forms and submit data at the end of each field day.

3.2 Duties and Responsibilities

·      Understand the purpose of the assignment, the data-collection tools and all field instructions before starting work.

·      Follow the approved sampling and respondent-selection procedures.

·      Introduce yourself clearly and obtain informed consent before every interview or recording.

·      Interview beneficiaries, community members, government officials, teachers, health workers, service providers and other respondents as assigned.

·      Ask questions as written, remain neutral and avoid influencing responses.

·      Record information accurately and check each form before leaving the respondent or data-collection site.

·      Facilitate respectful FGDs and ensure all participants have an opportunity to contribute.

·      Share daily progress and report field, security, safeguarding or technical concerns immediately.

·      Participate in debrief meetings and correct verified data-quality issues promptly.

·      Return all equipment, forms and materials provided by Save the Children.

4. Ethical and Safeguarding Requirements

Enumerators must:

·      Follow Save the Children Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud and Code of Conduct policies.

·      Treat every participant with respect, dignity and without discrimination.

·      Ensure participation is voluntary and explain that respondents may refuse or stop an interview at any time.

·      Follow the approved consent and assent process when children are involved.

·      Protect respondent privacy and keep all information confidential.

·      Never promise money, services, employment or assistance in return for participation.

·      Report any safeguarding, abuse, exploitation, fraud or serious misconduct concern through the agreed reporting channel.

Keep phones, tablets, recordings, forms and data secure and report any loss immediately

·      Minimum bachelor’s degree or Diploma in public health, Nursing, Nutrition, humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Business administration/Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or another relevant field.

·      Previous experience conducting surveys, assessments, monitoring or evaluations.

·      Experience conducting household interviews, KIIs, FGDs or community-based interviews.

·      Experience using KoboCollect, ODK, CommCare or another mobile data-collection tool.

·      Previous experience with SCI is added value.

·      Good spoken and written Somali and working knowledge of English.

·      Current residence in, or strong knowledge of, Garowe, Gardo, Galkaio, Bossaso or Lascanod and surrounding communities.

·      Ability and willingness to travel to rural and remote locations when required.

·      Good communication skills, honesty, reliability and attention to detail.

Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel and data entry

Applications will be reviewed based on:

·      A relevant university degree.

·      Previous quantitative and qualitative field data-collection experience.

·      Experience conducting structured surveys, KIIs and FGDs.

·      Experience using mobile data-collection tools, especially KoboCollect or ODK.

·      Good Somali and English language skills.

·      Current residence in, or strong local knowledge of, the selected location.

·      Ability to travel and work in rural or remote areas.

·      Good communication skills, professional references, integrity and availability.

Save the Children may verify the applicant's qualifications, work experience and references before confirming inclusion on the roster. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

9. Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to complete both steps below:

1. Submit the required documents by email:
• Cover letter clearly indicating your preferred location: Garowe, Galkayo, Gardo, Bossaso, or Lascanod
• Updated CV with at least three traceable references
• Copy of your highest education certificate
• Please combine all documents into one file, save it using “Your Full Name” as the file name, and send it to the email address below.
2. Complete the Microsoft Form using the link provided below.

Application Email: [email protected]

Email Subject: SCI Prequalified Enumerator – [Preferred Location]

Microsoft Form Link: SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL - PREQUALIFIED ENUMERATOR APPLICANT DETAILS – Fill out form

Application Deadline: 30th August 2026

Important: Only applicants who submit the required documents and complete the Microsoft Form will be considered. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Qualified people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.