Enquêteurs/trices (Investigators / Enumerators) – Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Enquêteurs/trices (Investigators / Enumerators) for a education consultancy assignment financed by UNCDF in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNCDF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initiative focuses on the operationalization of an information and monitoring system for the wood-energy supply chain, aiming to measure and track supply, demand, and economic flows to support sustainable energy transitions and forest conservation.

To support field data collection for this assignment, we are seeking multiple Investigators / Enumerators. The selected candidates will play a crucial role on the ground, gathering primary information across key supply chain entry points and markets to establish an updated baseline of the wood-energy sector in the country.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Collect accurate and reliable primary data on wood-energy supply, demand, and transport flows across designated collection sites.
• Ensure high-quality field data collection using digital tools and standardized survey forms.
• Contribute to establishing an updated baseline for the sustainable energy and forestry sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Scope of work

• Conduct field surveys at key entry points, markets, and relevant locations within the supply chain.
• Document product types, geographic origins, volumes or weights, transport means, passage frequencies, destinations, and pricing.
• Utilize digital data collection forms on smartphones or tablets for accurate recording.
• Work collaboratively in teams and travel to designated field sites as required by the assignment.
• Report promptly on field challenges and coordinate closely with data management supervisors.

Your role as Enquêteurs/trices (Investigators / Enumerators)

• Administer structured questionnaires and interviews to market actors and transporters using digital devices.
• Ensure the rigorous and accurate entry of field data into mobile data collection applications.
• Verify data completeness and consistency before submitting daily survey records.
• Travel to various urban, peri-urban, and rural collection sites as part of a multi-disciplinary field team.
• Respect local protocols, community engagement guidelines, and safety standards during all field interactions.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Bac+2 level (student possible), with prior field survey experience preferred
• Comfortable with smartphones/tablets and digital forms, available for teamwork and travel to collection sites
• Languages: Mastery of French, local terrain languages strongly preferred

Desirable

• Previous experience working on environmental, forestry, or sustainable energy projects.
• Familiarity with the local economic dynamics of wood-energy or biomass markets.

An energetic and detail-oriented field researcher with strong digital literacy, native fluency in French, and excellent command of local languages, ready to travel and collect reliable data for sustainable energy development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Assignment details

• Location: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
• Financed by: UNCDF
• Sector: Education
• Positions: 3
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNCDF-financed project in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.