Field Supervisor 2 – Sierra Leone

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Field Supervisor 2 for a water sanitation consultancy assignment financed by UNCDF in Sierra Leone.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Field Supervisor 2 to support an upcoming endline perception survey in Sierra Leone. The assignment focuses on the water-sanitation sector, specifically evaluating a peacebuilding initiative implemented in informal urban settlements to mitigate water-related conflicts and empower women in local governance.

The expert will play a crucial role in coordinating field operations, overseeing enumerator teams, and ensuring high-quality data collection for the assessment of community perceptions regarding water governance, gender equality, and social cohesion under UNCDF standards.

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

• Oversee day-to-day field operations and logistics across target and comparison communities.
• Manage and supervise enumerator teams to ensure adherence to survey protocols and high data quality.
• Facilitate community entry, sensitization, and stakeholder engagement following Do No Harm principles.
• Support pilot-testing of survey instruments and assist in refining data collection procedures.

Scope of work

• Manage logistical planning, travel, and local permissions for survey deployment.
• Provide close supervision of enumerator teams, conducting spot-checks and daily quality control reviews.
• Ensure respondent consent and anonymity are strictly maintained during interviews.
• Monitor field dynamics, identifying any sensitivities or tensions, and adjust approaches to maintain conflict sensitivity.
• Coordinate with team leads to promptly report and resolve any challenges arising during data collection.

Your role as Field Supervisor 2

• Supervise field enumerators during household surveys and perception data collection.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to enumerators on interview techniques and ethical research practices.
• Execute quality assurance protocols, including back-checks and daily review of submitted questionnaires.
• Support community sensitization activities to foster buy-in and transparency among local residents.
• Handle sensitive topics and field challenges with care, ensuring safety and Do No Harm compliance.
• Liaise with the research team to ensure data is accurately captured and securely managed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in conducting household or perception surveys in developing contexts.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective community engagement.
• Fluency in Krio, the lingua franca of the country, is strictly required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in challenging field environments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of other local languages and dialects spoken in the target communities.
• Prior experience in water-sanitation or peacebuilding project evaluations.

An experienced field supervisor with deep local knowledge, fluent in Krio, and skilled in managing survey enumerators for rigorous data collection in community-level assessments.

Assignment details

• Location: Sierra Leone
• Financed by: UNCDF
• Sector: Water sanitation
• 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 Sierra Leone.
• 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.