Enumerator

About the Organization

FAO Somalia is a branch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations focused on enhancing food security, nutrition, and sustainable agricultural development throughout Somalia. The office collaborates with government entities, communities, and international partners to support livelihoods and resilience, particularly in rural and vulnerable regions. Projects are grounded in reliable data to bolster planning, monitoring, and strategic decisions aimed at mitigating hunger, reinforcing local food systems, and encouraging sustainable resource management.

Role Overview

The Enumerator position is a full-time role based onsite in Hargeisa. The primary responsibility is to collect accurate and reliable data to support FAO Somalia’s initiatives and assessments. This involves conducting household and community surveys, interviewing key informants, and making field observations in accord with established questionnaires and protocols. Data entry and verification are conducted using mobile devices or paper forms, ensuring information is complete and submitted promptly. Collaboration with field teams, participation in trainings, and reporting challenges during data collection are integral parts of the role. The Enumerator also helps with community sensitization, honors local customs, and complies with FAO’s safeguarding, confidentiality, and security policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and competence in conducting data collection and executing surveys accurately.
• Fundamental skills in data entry and quality control, preferably with digital devices such as tablets or smartphones, and familiarity with survey applications beneficial.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for respectful engagement with community members, local leaders, and colleagues.
• Capability to adhere to instructions, follow standard operating procedures, and perform effectively in field settings, including travel to remote locations.
• Proficiency in languages spoken locally in Hargeisa, and a working knowledge of English or Somali for reporting purposes.
• Completion of secondary education at minimum; further education in statistics, social sciences, agriculture, or related areas is preferred.
• Prior experience in field data collection, monitoring and evaluation, or humanitarian/development settings is highly valued.
• Exemplary integrity, cultural sensitivity, with dedication to the values of FAO such as safeguarding and non-discrimination.