21/09/2026
📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY – ENUMERATORS
DEEQ DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (DDO)
🌍 Duty Stations: Mogadishu | Afgooye | Elwak | Kismayo | Bardheere
💼 Position: Enumerator
📌 Employment Type: Temporary / Short-Term
👥 Number of Positions: Multiple
🔹 ABOUT DDO
Deeq Development Organization (DDO) is a humanitarian and development organization working to support vulnerable and underserved communities across Somalia through programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Livelihoods, Emergency Response, and Community Development.
DDO is inviting qualified, committed, and community-oriented individuals to apply for the position of Enumerator to support upcoming data collection, assessments, surveys, and field activities.
🎯 JOB PURPOSE
The Enumerator will collect accurate, reliable, timely, and confidential information from households, individuals, communities, and other respondents using DDO-approved data-collection tools and procedures.
Selected candidates will work closely with DDO's project and monitoring teams to ensure high-quality data collection and reporting.
📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct household, community, and individual interviews.
• Collect accurate and complete information using approved questionnaires.
• Use digital data-collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, or similar applications.
• Explain the purpose of the assessment and obtain informed consent.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect respondents' information.
• Follow sampling procedures and field instructions.
• Submit completed questionnaires accurately and on time.
• Report challenges, inconsistencies, and field issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in training and field-testing of data-collection tools.
• Respect local customs, cultures, and community sensitivities.
• Maintain professional relationships with respondents and community leaders.
• Follow DDO's Safeguarding, PSEA, Child Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and confidentiality policies.
🎓 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have:
✅ Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Health, Economics, Education, or a related field. Relevant field experience may also be considered.
✅ Previous experience in data collection, household surveys, assessments, monitoring, research, or humanitarian/development projects is an advantage.
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✅ Good knowledge of the local community and geographical area of application.
✅ Ability to use smartphones/tablets and digital data-collection applications.
✅ Basic understanding of survey procedures and data quality.
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
✅ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
✅ Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel within the assigned area when required.
✅ Fluency in Somali and Arabic is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.
✅ Honesty, professionalism, neutrality, and respect for all respondents.
⭐ DESIRED SKILLS
• Strong interviewing and communication skills
• Good observation and listening skills
• Basic digital literacy
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally
• Commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Respect for confidentiality and humanitarian principles
• Flexibility to work according to field requirements
📍 DUTY STATIONS
DDO is recruiting Enumerators in:
📌 Mogadishu – Banadir
📌 Afgooye – Lower Shabelle
📌 Elwak – Gedo
📌 Kismayo – Lower Juba
📌 Bardheere – Gedo
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the location where they have strong knowledge of the local community and are currently available to work.
🛡️ SAFEGUARDING & CODE OF CONDUCT
DDO is committed to protecting children, vulnerable adults, and communities from abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination.
All selected Enumerators must comply with DDO's safeguarding policies, PSEA requirements, Child Safeguarding standards, Code of Conduct, and confidentiality requirements.
Any form of exploitation, harassment, discrimination, falsification of information, or misuse of collected data will not be tolerated.
📩 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
📄 Updated CV
📄 Short Cover Letter
📞 Contact details of at least two professional referees
📍 Preferred duty station/location
🎓 Relevant academic/professional certificates, where applicable
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +252 61 2620744
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6 OCTOBER 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
📢 If you meet the requirements and are interested in field data collection, we encourage you to apply before the deadline.
DEEQ DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (DDO)
Supporting Communities • Strengthening Lives • Creating Opportunities