Responsibilities or duties

Coordinate all field logistics and operational activities for assignments implemented in Somalia.

Recruit, train, supervise, and manage field enumerators and data collection teams.

Liaise with local partners, humanitarian actors, local authorities, and community leaders.

Ensure compliance with security protocols, safeguarding standards, and ethical research practices.

Coordinate community entry processes and local stakeholder engagement.

Oversee data collection quality assurance processes including spot checks and back-checking.

Facilitate FGDs, KIIs, IDIs, and household surveys.

Support translation and contextual adaptation of tools where necessary.

Prepare field updates and logistical reports.

Ensure timely completion of all field activities

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, or related field.

Fluency in Somali and English is required.

Strong coordination, logistical, and team management skills.

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating field data collection in Somalia, preferably in Lower Juba or Afmadow District.

Demonstrated experience working in humanitarian and fragile contexts.

Experience working with IDP populations and vulnerable communities.

Experience with digital data collection systems is an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Desired Competencies

Strong field coordination and operational management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and community engagement.

Ability to work effectively in insecure environments.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Coordinate all field logistics and operational activities for assignments implemented in Somalia.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and manage field enumerators and data collection teams.
• Liaise with local partners, humanitarian actors, local authorities, and community leaders.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, safeguarding standards, and ethical research practices.
• Coordinate community entry processes and local stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee data collection quality assurance processes including spot checks and back-checking.
• Facilitate FGDs, KIIs, IDIs, and household surveys.
• Support translation and contextual adaptation of tools where necessary.
• Prepare field updates and logistical reports.
• Ensure timely completion of all field activities

• Strong coordination skills
• Logistical skills
• Team management skills
• Fluency in Somali
• Fluency in English
• Strong field coordination skills
• Operational management skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Excellent communication abilities
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles
• Strong understanding of community engagement
• Ability to work effectively in insecure environments
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating field data collection in Somalia, preferably in Lower Juba or Afmadow District.
• Demonstrated experience working in humanitarian and fragile contexts.
• Experience working with IDP populations and vulnerable communities.
• Fluency in Somali and English is required.
• Strong coordination, logistical, and team management skills.
• Experience with digital data collection systems is an added advantage.