1. Background and Context
CPCD is a global firm specializing in monitoring, evaluation, research, and consultancy. Established in 2018, we aim to create sustainable and long-lasting development for our clients, partners, and communities through evidence-based and data-driven solutions.
CPCD provides high-quality assessments, evaluations, third-party monitoring (TPM), research, capacity-building, and training services delivered by experienced teams working across humanitarian and development contexts.
CPCD is currently implementing and preparing for several research, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation assignments in Lebanon. We are therefore seeking experienced, motivated, and culturally sensitive Remote Enumerators / Online Researchers based in Lebanon to support data collection activities conducted remotely.
2. Overall Objective of the Assignment
The primary objective of the Remote Enumerator is to collect high-quality, reliable, accurate, and verifiable data remotely from targeted respondents, households, key informants, and other participants while strictly adhering to approved methodologies, ethical standards, safeguarding requirements, and data protection protocols.
Data collection may be conducted through telephone interviews, online interviews, digital questionnaires, and other remote data collection methods, depending on the specific assignment.
3. Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and CPCD M&E/Research Team, the Enumerator will be responsible for the following:
Pre-Assignment Preparation
- Participate fully in mandatory online training sessions covering data collection tools, methodologies, ethical guidelines, safeguarding, PSEA, Do No Harm, informed consent, and data protection.
- Thoroughly review and understand questionnaires, interview guides, consent procedures, respondent lists, and assignment instructions.
- Participate in pilot testing of data collection tools and provide feedback on clarity, functionality, and respondent understanding.
- Become familiar with digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, Kobo Collect, ODK, other platforms, depending on project requirements.
Remote Data Collection
- Conduct interviews and surveys remotely through telephone calls, or web-based data collection tools.
- Contact assigned respondents professionally and respectfully according to the approved respondent list or sampling methodology.
- Obtain informed consent before beginning each interview and clearly explain the purpose of the study, confidentiality measures, voluntary participation, and the respondent’s right to refuse or withdraw.
- Administer questionnaires accurately and consistently in Arabic or other relevant languages, depending on respondent needs.
- Ask questions neutrally and objectively without leading or influencing respondents.
- Probe appropriately for clarification while maintaining the intended meaning of the questions.
- Accurately record responses using the designated digital data collection system.
- Conduct or support remote Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), telephone surveys, online interviews, and other quantitative or qualitative data collection activities as required.
- Meet agreed daily productivity targets while maintaining high standards of data quality.
- Maintain regular communication with the Team Leader regarding progress, respondent availability, non-response cases, and any challenges encountered.
Data Quality and Security
- Review completed questionnaires daily to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission.
- Correct identified errors or inconsistencies promptly in coordination with the Team Leader.
- Submit completed data according to the agreed timelines and procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of respondent information and personally identifiable data.
- Do not share, copy, photograph, record, or distribute respondent information outside authorized project systems.
- Ensure that devices, internet connections, documents, and digital files used for the assignment are appropriately secured.
- Comply fully with CPCD’s data protection and data quality assurance procedures.
Ethics, Safeguarding, and Reporting
- Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, confidentiality, neutrality, respect, and integrity.
- Adhere to PSEA, safeguarding, Do No Harm, and informed consent principles throughout all interactions with respondents.
- Maintain zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), harassment, discrimination, fraud, or misconduct.
- Immediately report any safeguarding concern, complaint, ethical issue, or significant challenge to the Team Leader.
- Follow approved referral procedures where applicable.
- Participate in regular online debriefing sessions and report progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
4. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential Requirements
- Currently based in Lebanon, with good knowledge of the Lebanese context and communities.
- Minimum of an institute degree, diploma, university degree, or equivalent qualification, preferably in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, Education, or another relevant field.
- At least two years of previous experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, surveys, research, assessments, monitoring, or evaluation.
- Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
- Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills.
- Ability to conduct professional interviews by telephone or through online communication platforms.
- Good proficiency in using computers, smartphones, tablets, and digital data collection tools.
- Previous experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar platforms is an advantage.
- Reliable access to a computer and/or smartphone and stable internet connection.
- Ability to work remotely and independently while maintaining regular coordination with the assigned supervisor.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical data collection.
- Ability to meet daily targets and work according to project timelines.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience working with CPCD or other recognized research, M&E, humanitarian, development, or consultancy organizations.
- Experience in sectors such as Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, Protection, Nutrition, Education, Health, Shelter, Cash Assistance, or Social Protection.
- Experience engaging remotely with Lebanese communities, refugees, displaced populations, or vulnerable groups.
- Good command of English is considered an asset.
5. Working Conditions
- The assignment will be conducted remotely/online.
- Enumerators will be expected to work from a suitable private environment that allows confidential and professional communication with respondents.
- Working hours and daily targets will depend on the requirements of each assignment.
- Engagement will generally be assignment-based / short-term, depending on project needs and data collection schedules.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through the link below.
Application Deadline: ASAP
Please apply through this link:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/3U33SWt7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and provided with further details regarding upcoming assignments.