DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)

CONSTITUTION OF A TECHNICAL RESOURCE POOL OF ENUMERATORS

1.     BACKGROUND

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – is a leading, international humanitarian displacement organization, supporting refugees and internally displaced persons in 40 countries. We provide protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance. DRC was founded in Denmark in 1956, employs 9,000 staff and is supported by 7,500 volunteers in Denmark. All of DRC's work is based on humanitarian and human rights principles, in accordance with NGO code of conduct in disaster relief operations.

DRC has as mission to assist refugees and the displaced, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future. The protection and assistance approach to conflict-affected populations is provided in a long-term and rights-based to ensure a coherent and effective response to the challenges of today's conflicts.

DRC is present in seven West African countries and currently in the South West, Adamawa and East Regions of Cameroon. DRC's current interventions in the South West Region are concentrated in Fako and Meme Divisions in a range of activities with a focus on providing humanitarian assistance and creation and promotion of protective environment for displacement affected communities.

DRC is desirous about creating a pool of persons with high skills in conducting community level surveys, specifically data collection. The development of this technical resource is aimed at having a pool of enumerators who will offer expertise in data collection that DRC can draw upon as and when the need arises. With that background, DRC now invites qualified enumerators with experience in provision of the above stated service and capacity to express interest.

2.     PURPOSE

The primary objective of this notice is to get a qualified enumerators list to undertake comprehensive assessments and routine data collection activities that are being implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Meme Division of the South West Region.

The enumerators will work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Team on specific data collection initiatives and will be employed for the duration of the study/surveys on a contractual basis.

3.     MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE ENUMERATORS

a.     Participate in all technical orientation sessions organized by DRC particularly on data collection tools;

b.     Collect data in accordance with the expectations of the activities concerned (volume of work is based on assessment design);

c.      Participate in briefing and debriefing sessions at the beginning and end of each working day;

d.     Review survey documents in order to ensure accuracy of data;

e.     Ensure adherence to a laid down Code of Conduct for Enumerators;

f.       Transmit the data collected at the end of the day on the KoBo toolbox platform or deposit the survey sheets with the direct supervisor;

g.     Complete all planned tasks in required time frame evidenced by submission of completed tasks to the supervisor/team leader.

4.     DESIRABLE QUALITIES

ü  Ability to speak, read and write English language.

ü  Ability to express themselves in at least one of the languages ​​spoken in the South West Regions, particularly pidgin English;

ü  Hold at least a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma;

ü  Previous experience in implementing humanitarian or data collection activities;

ü  Proven experience in data collection using smartphones;

ü  Good physical health and ability to work in rural areas (walking);

ü  Have a very high level of rigor;

ü  Have a sense of organization, team spirit and respect for team members.

5.     THE  ROLE OF DRC

· Provide guidelines on the recruitment process.

· Recruitment of individuals for the data collection technical resource pool.

· Provide technical orientation and mentorship to the pre-qualified / selected persons.

· Remunerate and provide technical supervision to the enumerators over the time of the assignment.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

·       Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

·        Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

·        Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

·        Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

·        Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Knowledge of context: Minimum 10 years working / studying / living in South West or North West Cameroon. Applications that do not demonstrate this will not be considered.

Method of Application

Applications including relevant certificates, a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than 4 pages) in English should be sent to cmr-buea-recruitment@drc.ngo  by  May 25^th 2024 by 5:00PM

Subject of the email should be:  202204 ENUMERATOR.

ONLY CANDIDATES BASED IN THE MENTIONED LOCATIONS  WILL BE CONSIDERED.