Enumerators for agricultural assessment

Background

Mada is seeking qualified Enumerators to assist with agricultural assessments conducted on-site and/or via phone calls in Akkar, with a focus on the areas of Fneidek, Mechmech, Tal Hayat, Mohammara, Akkar Al-Attika, and Daouret Akkar. These assessments are part of the AFD co-funded project, "From Farm to Kitchen - Building a Resilient Food System in Lebanon," implemented in partnership with CCFD-Terre Solidaire and Nation Station.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The Enumerators will be in charge of collecting data across specific locations in Akkar with a focus on the areas of Fneidek, Mechmech, Tal Hayat, Mohammara, Akkar Al-Attika, and Daouret Akkar from smallholder farmers. Three enumerators will be recruited to conduct on-field and validation agricultural assessments. Each enumerator will be hired for an average of 10 days.

The Enumerators report directly to the Project Manager.

Main Tasks

• Induction and training: Attend an induction meeting with Mada’s MEAL Manager and participate in a session on clean data collection and proper communication with stakeholders and beneficiaries, ensuring adherence to Mada’s code of ethics and PSEA policies.
• Field assessments: Conduct agricultural assessment through phone calls with possibility of field-visits, filling out surveys with smallhodler farmers to collect accurate data.
• Reporting and updates: Collaborate with the Project Manager on the progress of data collection and any challenges faced during the process (daily updates).
• Data verification: Conduct phone calls to verify collected data when necessary. If further validation is required, conduct additional field visits for validation purposes.
• Data submission: Submit accurate and complete data within specified timelines, adhering to quality standards in data collection.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Full adherence to Mada’s mission and vision, as well as Ethics Code and PSEA policies
• Previous experience in data collection (familiarity with Kobo App preferred)
• Previous experience in conducting agricultural assessments, a degree in agriculture is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in Arabic, good level of English
• Able to use a personal car and having a driving license.
• Able to use his phone number for conducting assessments, when needed.