Project Background:

The Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by UNIDO. The project aims to support the Government of Sindh (GoS) in implementing its Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). One of the focused areas of PAIDAR is infrastructure improvements in five districts: Sujawal, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar and Larkana.

Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), the government entity established to reconstruct the 2.1 million houses in Sindh, has collaborated with the PAIDAR programme to support the targeted improvements of basic infrastructure in pre-identified villages within selected districts of Sindh province, for five districts Sujawal, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar and Larkana.  SPHF (with technical assistance of CRS) is developing Climate Resilient Settlement Development Plan (CRSDP) for PAIDAR programme in five districts, providing technical assistance for data collection, assessment, and analysis. SPHF (with technical assistance of CRS) will engage and hire the required human resources, arrange the administrations, logistics and consultancy services and conduct orientations and trainings for accurate data collection, assessment, and analysis.

Objectives and Responsibilities

This position aims to perform the tasks outlined below to ensure socio-economic data collection, streamlined project operations, and robust quality assurance in achieving the project objectives:

• To conduct focus group discussions and gather qualitative insights from the community.
• To collect comprehensive household-level data, including demographic and socio-economic information.
• To demarcate households for accurate data collection and mapping purposes.
• To provide support in mapping existing features and community infrastructure.
• To establish and maintain communication channels with the community and local stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.

Deliverables

a)    Attend the orientation session prior to the field work.

b)    Brief reports summarizing findings from focus group discussions, household surveys, and mapping activities.

c)     Socio-economic data collection and documentation of household demarcation and mapping data

d)    Collect data from the assigned/sampled households using deigned tools and interfaces.

e)    Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collected.

f)      Shared daily progress report via synchronizing mobile data as well as questionnaires filled in hard.

g)    Report any challenges encountered in the field during data collection.

Reporting relationships

The data collector will be in contact with the Field Supervisor/DQA directly who will lead and supervise the activity. They will also have working relationships with the Project Manager /MEAL Officer or any other responsible field staff. During the assignment, organization will provide transport to/from field.

Duration of contract

The contract for the assignment will be on daily wages and duration for the assignment will be 18-20 days approximately. Duration may increase or decrease depending upon task completion.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualification

Personal Qualities

• Must be reliable and committed to fulfilling assignments with high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions.
• Must be proactive and able to “think on your feet”.
• Highly punctual, organized, and flexible.
• Able to follow guidance provided by supervisors/managers.
• Must be conversant with basic social research ethics and be able to apply them in the field
• Must show respect and non-judgmental attitude towards respondents’ ideas, cultural values, and traditions.
• Must always show sober behavior they are required to perform duties.
• Must be able to assure confidentiality of respondents’ personal information.
• Able to build rapport with respondents to ensure that they remain motivated and interested in answering questions truthfully.
• Understandable knowledge of English

Education

• Intermediate, preferably university graduates from any recognized University in any related discipline. Those with Diploma will also be considered.

Payment

The Data Collectors will be given a lump sum daily allowance of PKR: 4500/- (Four thousand and five hundred rupees, inclusive of communication allowance) per day including the day of training.

Experience

• Previous experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, mapping, and sampling
• Have working knowledge of Apps like Kobo/ComCare etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must have in-depth questioning and active listening skills.
• Must be able to follow and carry out instructions given by supervisors and willing to learn from others’ guidance.