Data Collectors

Cesvi has been active in Lebanon since 2001 in different areas: Bekaa, North, South, Nabatiyeh, Mount Lebanon and Beirut. Cesvi is currently implementing a project funded by European Union through the MADAD Fund entrusted to the Italian Agency for Development and Cooperation (AICS) that aims at strengthening the access to basic social infrastructures and services and increasing access to income for vulnerable people in Beqaa (Central Bekaa) and Mount Lebanon (Chouf) areas affected by the deterioration of economic and social conditions, and will contribute to the rehabilitation of public infrastructures through CfW activities. Cesvi is also working on EU funded program that aims at supporting Social Enterprises in BML, Beqaa and South and an AICS funded program that aims at supporting MSMEs Bourj Hammoud through capacity building and sub-granting programs and other interventions aiming at strengthening the resilience and social stability in South, BML and Bekaa.

Cesvi is looking for data collectors to be responsible of conducting surveys on the field and over the phone in the framework of the above-mentioned interventions and needs assessment aimed at informing proposals writing, covering different region of the Country - with a main focus on Central and Western Bekaa, MBL and South. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The data collectors will work under the supervision of the MEAL Coordinator and of the Project Manager.

In the framework of the project funded by the EU – Madad Fund in Chouf and Central Bekaa, they will:

* support the project outreach by conducting surveys with the beneficiaries of the cfw intervention, community members and key informants (in June/September)

*support in the conduction of Focus Group Discussions with project’s beneficiaries and key informants in the above mentioned area .

* work on the field through door-to-door data collection in Chouf and Central Bekaa and, if necessary, by collecting data through phone interviews (in June/September)

In the framework of the needs assessments that will be launched with the purpose of informing proposal writing, data collectors are expected to work in one of the following governorate: BML, South (Saida district) and Beqaa (West Beqaa district) conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys, Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions.  Data collectors will work under the supervision of the MEAL Coordinator and the Program Managers.

MAIN TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
They will be assigned the following tasks:

• Conduct door-to-door interviews with community members identified on the field
• Attend individual appointments on the field or by phone with beneficiaries, key informants and relevant stakeholders to administer questionnaires/surveys
• Attend needed info sessions and focus group discussions Cesvi will organize and administer questionnaires/surveys
• Collect filled-in surveys and assign grades based on Cesvi's instructions
• Translate questionnaire questions from English to Arabic simultaneously

   

Requirements

Knowledge/Experience

- Applicants must have a good knowledge of or familiarity with data collection tools, including:

Kobo/ODK/ONA/survey123 or other relevant tools

Quantitative and qualitative questionnaires/Key informant interviews/Pre-tests/Post-tests/Post Distribution Monitoring questionnaires/Focus Group Discussions

- In addition, applicants must be skilled in the use of Spreadsheets, Word processing, calendar, e-mail and data entry. They should also be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to establish positive relationships with people at all levels; to show sensitivity and integrity.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English.

Organizational Skills: Be able to develop and respect work plans, to manage time effectively, to meet deadlines and plan field visits.

Active Listening Skills: be able to listen carefully and make informed decisions, without giving false expectations.

Social consciousness: be socially aware of the socio-economic situation of their area and how it can affect their work.

Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust.

Written and Verbal Communication Skills: be able to clearly articulate information.

Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust.

With cultural awareness and sensitivity to needs of vulnerable populations of all nationalities.

Personal Attributes

Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity to needs of vulnerable populations

Demonstrate ability to work independently and to follow instructions

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