Enumerators - ZAHLE

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization present in Lebanon since March 2013. The mission aim to improve the living conditions of Syrian refugees in northern Lebanon and to reduce the health risks that they are facing in the following regions: Tripoli 5 districts (Minieh-Denniyeh, Zgharta, Batroun, Koura, Becharre), Akkar and Bekaa.

MISSION

Goal / purpose:

Enumerators are responsible for attending the training and participating in the field test and in carrying out the interview with selected households.  Under the supervision of the MEAL Supervisor, the enumerators occupy a central position in the household verification since it is them who collect the information according to their specific role. Therefore, the success of the data collection and the whole data reliability depends on the skills of every enumerator and their ability to conduct the related tasks. The questionnaire will be made available in electronic format and tablets will be provided to this effect. A training will take place a few days before the launch of the activity (exact date to be confirmed) to train enumerators on how to fill out the questionnaire.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Skills required

• Know the area to survey
• Possess apparent people skills
• Comfortable in working within a large team
• Comfortable in using Android Tablets and apps
• Possess good command of the Arabic language
• Possess good understanding of the English Language
• Possess good communication skills

List of principal activities:

• Identifies the eligible people in the household and conduct the questionnaires.
• Verifies systematically if all questions have been asked and that the recorded answers are clear and legible.
• Returns, if necessary, to the Household for complement of information or measures.
• Adherence to working hours
• Employs a gender sensitive approach
• Respect and abide by humanitarian principles
• Commitment to the task at hand
• Takes care of the assessment equipment.
• Follows security measures.
• If needed, call HH for appointments and manage visits a day before (time and detailed location)
• Coordinate with drivers regarding locations visits
• Complete an 8 hrs work per day
• Complete a minimum number of  household’s visits per day
• Submit completed tasks and daily report to the team supervisor and discuss developments daily

Reporting / communication

• Under the supervision of the MEAL Supervisor, effects quick or in-depth field evaluations
  • Collects and transmits to the MEAL supervisor any information that can aid in data analysis
• Reports to MEAL Supervisor on the evolution of activities and specific tasks entrusted to him/her, problems met, and the quality of relations with beneficiaries  
• Bring to light any difficulty linked to his or her activities
• Collaborates with the administration and the local authorities if needed
• Record and refer vulnerable cases requiring assistance based on instructions

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: MEAL Supervisor