Post Date: Jul 18, 2024

Closing Date: Aug 31, 2024

Reference: 0685

Number of Vacancies: 149

Salary Range: $600 – $700 monthly

Years of Experience: 1 – 2 years

Probation Period: Not Specified

Contract Type: Short Term

Contract Duration: 1 month

Contract Extensible: Yes

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Gender: Any

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Job Summary

Position About your organization:

UNODC conducts an annual Afghanistan opium survey that also includes a “socio-economic survey” to understand the drivers, causes and consequences of opium poppy cultivation. One part of this survey is a large-scale, nationally representative village survey conducted in rural areas of all provinces in Afghanistan. The purpose of the survey is to conduct research on the overall socio-economic situation of farmers, especially after the ban on illicit crop cultivation implemented in 2022 in the country. In each village, structured interviews are conducted using two different questionnaires: one for the village headman and another one for farmers.

About Job:

The purpose of this assignment is to support the AFGF98 project to implement a “Village Survey” through data collection in 34 provinces of Afghanistan. The field surveyor, under the general guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and under the immediate supervision of the AFGF98 Programme Officer, will facilitate and support the overall implementation of the study using the methodological approach proposed by the UNODC and collect data from households (respondents).

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify respondents and administer individual questionnaires through interviews and collect required data through data collection tools.

• Support the Field Coordinator to prepare data collection schedules and plan the logistics essential for accurate and timely data collection, including travel and accommodation.

• Participate in training on the survey objectives, methodology, fieldwork approaches, and data collection tools (e.g. Kobo toolbox and paper questionnaires).

• Strictly follow the sampling methodology, technical guidance, and interview protocol as per the training session.

• Administer interviews assigned by the field coordinator within the assigned timeframe.

• Ensure that questionnaires are thoroughly completed and meet high quality standards.

• Observe a strong sense of respect and confidentiality while administering the interview.

• Ensure that the completed questionnaires are appropriately submitted through Kobo.

• Maintain up to date records and status of progress to ensure consistency and completeness of all survey questionnaires.

• Provide daily report on findings related to the field situation including political, social as well as security to the field coordinator.

• Support the Field Coordinator to prepare and submit final survey report highlighting/summarizing all activities in the field and other major findings.

• Provide assistance in any other issues related to implementation of this research.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Takes responsibility for incorporating project objectives, ensuring the participation of project team members/supervisors and other support structures in all areas of work; fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database applications etc; ability to analyze project requirements and assist in drafting memos and reports in support of existing projects or for developing new ones.

Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize, coordinate and monitor own work plan and provide advice and guidance to others.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve programmes/services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs.

Communication: Proven ability to write and speak effectively and clearly. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Understand the cultural context and tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience. Encourage two-way communication.

Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Job Location:

Region Total Surveyors

Central 18

South 39

West 27

North 27

East 17

North East 20

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or political sciences, demography, geography, agronomy, or any other relevant field

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in household survey or any type of survey and data collection.

• Experience with government, UN organizations and donor agencies in Afghanistan is an advantage.

• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, organizational relationships, social and cultural constraints and realities, and environmental conditions.

• Knowledge in using CAPI data collection tools. Strong preference for prior experience in Kobo toolbox application.

• Working experience in MS Word and Excel.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Language Requirement:

• Strong knowledge in written and spoken English and excellent knowledge of national languages (Pashto and Dari) are required. Translation of document to local languages will be added asset.

Submission Guideline

Qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume through Jobs.af and link below.

https://careers.ahg.af//Home/view_job/x-CeaQEkgr3SWbIyMQbjVYH8LELeiKHvzLujHcZ16oU

Note:

Please include the region you are selecting as your duty station.