Field / Data Coordinator – Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Field / Data Coordinator for a private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNIDO in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming private-sector development assignment in Zambia, acting under the framework of UNIDO initiatives. We are seeking an expert Field / Data Coordinator to join our team for this important project focused on artisanal and small-scale mining. The assignment aims to establish robust baseline indicators and conduct comprehensive skills development needs analyses across targeted mining regions in the country.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing on-the-ground field research operations, overseeing data collection teams, and ensuring rigorous data quality control throughout the implementation phases. The expert must be physically present in-country for the entire duration of fieldwork to coordinate logistical arrangements, engage with local stakeholders, and ensure adherence to strict data protection and safety protocols.

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

• Manage and coordinate all field-level research operations and data collection activities across designated project provinces.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, completeness, and consistency through rigorous monitoring and supervision.
• Facilitate seamless communication and coordination between local enumerators, field teams, and the core analytical experts.
• Implement robust respondent-access management and uphold strict do-no-harm data protection principles during all fieldwork.
• Support the timely delivery of reliable primary data required for baseline assessment and skills development analysis.

Scope of work

• Consolidate existing information and support the operationalization of the sampling framework across target provinces and commodities.
• Supervise field-testing and implementation of baseline and skills-assessment instruments.
• Coordinate logistics, transport, and scheduling for field survey teams operating in remote mining locations.
• Monitor daily data collection activities, conduct spot-checks, and resolve operational bottlenecks in the field.
• Manage non-response issues, tracking, and access challenges while maintaining representativeness within the achieved sample.
• Oversee data cleaning, secure storage, and the handover of raw data structures for subsequent analytical processing.

Your role as Field / Data Coordinator

• Coordinate all day-to-day field operations, deployment of enumerators, and local survey logistics.
• Supervise data collection teams to ensure adherence to the approved sampling and research methodology.
• Implement quality assurance protocols for incoming data, identifying and correcting anomalies promptly.
• Liaise with local authorities, cooperatives, associations, and mining communities to secure field access and cooperation.
• Manage secure data transfer, anonymization procedures, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Prepare field progress reports, documenting operational challenges, response rates, and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and quantitative specialists to align fieldwork outputs with project milestones.

Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field research or data-collection management experience
• Must be in-country for the duration of fieldwork
• Languages: English and working knowledge of relevant local languages

Desirable

• Prior professional experience within the artisanal and small-scale mining sector or related private-sector industries in Zambia.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and automated quality-control workflows.

An experienced Field / Data Coordinator with a strong background in managing complex field research operations in Zambia, capable of ensuring rigorous data quality and seamless logistics within artisanal and small-scale mining communities.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: UNIDO
• Sector: Private sector
• Estimated duration: 4 months
• 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 UNIDO-financed project in Zambia.
• 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.