Duties and Responsibilities ·       Attend training on the survey objectives, methodology, fieldwork approaches and data collection tools (Kobo and paper questionnaires). ·       Prepare work plan, ensuring the day-to-day management of the survey activities in the field. ·       Visit the assigned locations according to the approved work plan. ·       Administer individual questionnaires to interviewing beneficiaries, stakeholders and implementing staff and collect required data through data collections tool. ·       The field surveyor will use the data collection tools using either a smartphone/tablet (Kobo) or paper based. ·       Ensure that questionnaires have been thoroughly checked and completed. ·       Submit the completed questionnaire on a daily basis to the online data server. ·       Draft and submit field reports in English on weekly basis to the field coordinators. ·       Establish strong sense of respect and confidentiality while administering the interview. ·       Maintain up-to-date records and status of progress of all survey questionnaires and provide weekly reports explaining any major findings related to the situation, politically and as well as security. ·       Prepare and submit final survey report with highlighting/summarizing all activities in the field and other major findings. ·       Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the UNODC management.

 

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: Different provinces across Afghanistan Province No. of SurveyorsBalkh  2

Bamyan  3

Daykundi 1

Kabul  1

Kunar 1

Nooristan  1

Paktia 2

Parwan 3

Samangan 1

Qualifications:

Education: b High school certificate & bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political science, or any other relevant field is an advantage. Experience: ·       2-4 years of experience in research, filed survey and data collection. ·       Experience with government, UN organizations and donor agencies in Afghanistan is an advantage. ·       Strong knowledge of work and interaction with farmers in rural areas of the country. ·       Knowledge about alternative development interventions in assigned districts and provinces. ·       Experience in agricultural projects is a requirement. ·       Experience with M&E activities. ·       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 application. ·       Working experience in MS Word and Excel. ·       Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Language Requirement: Excellent knowledge of national languages (Pashto and Dari) is required. Strong knowledge in written and spoken English is required.