Field Supervisor 3 – Sierra Leone

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Field Supervisor 3 for a water sanitation consultancy assignment financed by UNCDF in Sierra Leone.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Field Supervisor 3 to join our team for an upcoming assignment funded by UNCDF in Sierra Leone. The initiative focuses on evaluating the peacebuilding and social cohesion outcomes of an urban water-sanitation project implemented in underserved informal settlements.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating on-the-ground survey activities, ensuring the smooth execution of data collection, and maintaining rigorous quality control across targeted communities 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

• Coordinate on-the-ground data collection activities for the endline perception survey.
• Ensure adherence to survey protocols, sampling strategies, and Do No Harm principles.
• Supervise and guide field enumerators during household interviews and community entry processes.
• Maintain high standards of data quality through daily reviews and spot-checks.

Scope of work

• Participate in enumerator training and pilot-testing of survey instruments.
• Manage logistics and scheduling for field data collection across target and comparison communities.
• Implement community sensitization protocols to foster local buy-in and trust.
• Oversee daily field operations and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Conduct quality control measures including back-checks and daily review of submitted questionnaires.
• Ensure safe, respectful, and confidential engagement with all survey respondents.

Your role as Field Supervisor 3

• Supervise field enumerator teams during data collection missions in informal urban settlements.
• Monitor adherence to the survey methodology, sampling framework, and ethical research guidelines.
• Manage daily deployment schedules, logistics, and communication with local guides and community leaders.
• Perform real-time quality assurance, reviewing completed questionnaires for completeness and consistency.
• Handle sensitive field dynamics and ensure conflict-sensitive and gender-responsive approaches are maintained.
• Report daily field progress, challenges, and anomalies directly to the core research management team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supervising field teams for household or perception surveys in the water-sanitation or social sector.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and electronic survey platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and community engagement skills.
• Fluency in English and Krio, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse local stakeholders.

Desirable

• Knowledge of additional local languages or dialects spoken in the target regions.
• Prior experience working on UN-funded or donor-backed peacebuilding and community development projects.

An experienced field supervisor with a strong background in managing enumerator teams, conducting household surveys, and ensuring data quality in complex community settings in Sierra Leone.

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.