Local Enumerators – Dominica

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Enumerators for a environment consultancy assignment financed by Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre in Dominica.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming environmental resilience consultancy assignment supported by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre in Dominica. The initiative focuses on establishing robust baseline data and conducting an initial Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey across vulnerable communities to measure agricultural and disaster management project performance.

We are currently seeking a qualified Local Enumerator to join our field team. The successful candidate will play a critical frontline role in supporting primary data collection activities, facilitating community engagement, and ensuring accurate, gender-disresponsive responses are gathered across the target areas in alignment with project monitoring and evaluation objectives.

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

• Support primary data collection for the baseline assessment and initial KAP study
• Facilitate smooth engagement and communication within assigned target communities
• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and ethical administration of quantitative and qualitative survey instruments
• Contribute to gathering gender-disaggregated data on climate resilience, livelihoods, and disaster management awareness

Scope of work

• Participate in enumerator training sessions on survey tools and protocols
• Administer household and farmer surveys, focus group guides, and KAP questionnaires in target communities
• Coordinate field logistics and appointments with local community members and leaders
• Ensure strict adherence to informed consent, data protection, and safeguarding protocols
• Record and compile completed survey responses accurately using digital or physical formats
• Report daily field progress, challenges, and data quality issues to the team leadership

Your role as Local Enumerators

• Travel to and conduct interviews within assigned target communities
• Engage respectfully with local residents, farmers, and community leaders to build trust and encourage participation
• Administer data collection tools thoroughly and consistently following the agreed methodology
• Review completed questionnaires for completeness and accuracy before submission
• Flag any field constraints or anomalies immediately to supervisory staff
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all collected data materials

Requirements

• Familiarity with the eight target communities (Colihaut, Coulibistrie, Campbell, Pichelin, Bagatelle, Good Hope, San Sauveur and Petite Soufriere)
• Prior survey/data collection experience
• Languages: English
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded environmental, agricultural, or climate resilience projects
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and mobile data platforms

A proactive local professional with deep familiarity with the target communities in Dominica, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven experience in field survey data collection.

Assignment details

• Location: Dominica
• Financed by: Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 3 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 Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre-financed project in Dominica.
• 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? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

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.