Save The Childrens International, based in Somalia, is looking for an experienced Prequalified Enumerators - Garowe, Gardo, Bossaso, Galkaio and Lascanod Districts to fill an open position. This position is within the Data Clerk/collection/enumerators sector. Applications are open until Aug, 30. Don't miss this opportunity.
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Prequalified Enumerators -
Garowe, Gardo, Bossaso, Galkaio and Lascanod Districts
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.
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.
Scope of Work
3.1 Specific Activities
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Attend required training on the assignment, data-collection tools, ethics, safeguarding and field procedures.
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Take part in pretesting the tools and provide feedback before fieldwork begins.
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Conduct household surveys and other structured interviews using approved digital or paper tools.
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Support key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs) and structured observations.
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Collect data in urban, rural and remote locations within the assigned area.
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Transcribe and translate interview notes or recordings when required.
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Review completed forms and submit data at the end of each field day.
3.2 Duties and Responsibilities
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Understand the purpose of the assignment, the data-collection tools and all field instructions before starting work.
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Follow the approved sampling and respondent-selection procedures.
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Introduce yourself clearly and obtain informed consent before every interview or recording.
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Interview beneficiaries, community members, government officials, teachers, health workers, service providers and other respondents as assigned.
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Ask questions as written, remain neutral and avoid influencing responses.
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Record information accurately and check each form before leaving the respondent or data-collection site.
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Facilitate respectful FGDs and ensure all participants have an opportunity to contribute.
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Share daily progress and report field, security, safeguarding or technical concerns immediately.
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Participate in debrief meetings and correct verified data-quality issues promptly.
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Return all equipment, forms and materials provided by Save the Children.
Ethical and Safeguarding Requirements
Enumerators must:
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Follow Save the Children Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud and Code of Conduct policies.
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Treat every participant with respect, dignity and without discrimination.
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Ensure participation is voluntary and explain that respondents may refuse or stop an interview at any time.
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Follow the approved consent and assent process when children are involved.
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Protect respondent privacy and keep all information confidential.
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Never promise money, services, employment or assistance in return for participation.
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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
About Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub