Call For prequalified enumerators in Togdheer, Awdal, Sanaag,Moroodijeex Saxil and Sool(Ceynabo) Region
Job title
Enumerator
Job type
Service Contract
Job Categories
Consultancy & Contracts
Location
Togdheer, Awdal,Saxil, Sool, Ceerigaabo and Moroodijeex Region in Somaliland
Duty stations
Baki, Lughaya, Borama, Ceel-afweyne, Ceerigaabo , Burao, Ainaba, and Oodweyne, Sahil,Gebiley Baligubadle and Hargeisa
Reporting to
MEAL Staff
Contract duration
Need basis for the years 2025-2027
Organizational Background
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private humanitarian and development organizations, dedicated to eradicating hunger and poverty. Established in 1962 as the German section of the global “Freedom from Hunger Campaign,” WHH envisions a world where all people can lead self-determined lives in dignity and justice, free from hunger. Since 2001, WHH has been actively working in Somaliland, maintaining a country office in Hargeisa and sub offices in Borama and Burco. WHH’s work in Somaliland focuses on strengthening food and nutrition security, enhancing WASH systems, and promoting sustainable agricultural and livestock production. The organization also supports climate resilience through innovations in landscape restoration and natural resource management. WHH applies a Humanitarian-Development Peace (HDP) Nexus approach, emphasizing localization through strategic partnerships, active engagement in coordination forums, and commitment to gender-responsive programming.
What are we looking for? Welthungerhilfe Somaliland is inviting applications for competent and qualified enumerators/data collectors based in Somaliland to support us with data collection for research and other assessments in Somaliland from 2025 to 2027. The successful enumerators will carry out data collection activities (both qualitative and quantitative) for assessments and surveys, data entry activities, and any other duties assigned by the MEAL Team.
Number of positions and locations
WHH is seeking pre-qualified enumerators: 20 enumerators in Awdal, 20 enumerators in Maroodi-jex ,30 enumerators in Togdheer, 20 enumerators in Sanaag, 10 enumerators in Saxil and 10 enumerators in Sool( Ceynabo) Region.The successful enumerators will have a service contract with WHH and will be engaged upon a needed basis for the years 2025- 2027.
DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Attend all required and relevant training sessions and briefings prior to data collection
Ensure the confidentiality of collected data and data storage are maintained
Accurately collect high-quality and reliable data as instructed
Ensure effective field data collection in line with the methodology, tools and specific guidelines set by the MEAL team
Conduct household surveys within the given deadline and the assigned areas
Support data entry of beneficiary registrations as required
Visit selected project target communities and conduct FGDs and Key Informant Interviews with selected individuals (government officials, village head, committees etc.)
Upload all collected data through phone devices onto the assigned platform/server
Convert Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) and Key Informant Interview (KII) notes into scripts and translate them into English/Somali as required
Proofread the qualitative research notes before submission to the supervisor and rectify the statements with issues
Participate in data analysis and/or learning workshops if requested
Liaise with the supervisor for any arising issues in the field
Respect the interview ethics and deal with beneficiaries with the utmost respect
Comply with Welthungerhilfe’s minimum operating standards, Data Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and other protocols
Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor
Degree or diploma in social sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Research, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection (i.e., household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews) with international or local NGOs in Somaliland
At least one year’s experience in electronic data collection platforms (i.e CommCare, SurveyCTO, Kobo Collect/ODK, etc.)
Strong communication skills and good working relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries
Ability to work under pressure, availability for short-notice deployment, and commitment to meeting deadlines
Willingness to travel to districts and villages under the respective geographic region
Fluent in Somali language and have a good working knowledge of English.
- Submit your updated resume and cover letter
- Related qualifications/certifications
- Sign the Code of conduct and submit
Note: indicate in the cover letter which region are you interested to apply.
How to apply
All interested and pre-qualified enumerators are requested to send their up-to-date CV and Cover Letter as a single document (PDF or Word) by emailing to: procurement.somaliland@whh.de
with the email subject: Application for Prequalified Enumerators in Togdheer, Awdal, Sanaag,Moroodijeex Saxil and Sool(Ceynabo) Region not than 25.10.2025 at 23:59 EAT.
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid agencies in Germany; politically and religiously independent. The organisation fights for "Zero Hunger by 2030". Since being founded in 1962, it has provided funding of EUR 4.2 billion for more than... Read More
