Local Enumerators – Dominica

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Enumerators for a environment consultancy assignment financed by CARICOM Secretariat in Dominica.

We are seeking a local enumerator to support primary data collection in designated target communities. The successful candidate will play a vital role on the ground by executing field surveys, engaging local stakeholders, and gathering accurate quantitative and qualitative data to inform the project's monitoring and evaluation framework.

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

• Conduct field data collection across targeted vulnerable communities in Dominica.
• Administer household, farmer, and KAP surveys following established methodologies.
• Ensure high-quality, reliable primary data collection aligned with project standards.
• Maintain community-level engagement and facilitate effective communication with local residents.

Scope of work

• Participate in enumerator training sessions on data collection tools and protocols.
• Execute household surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions in assigned target communities.
• Ensure informed consent, data protection, and ethical safeguards are strictly applied during fieldwork.
• Record, verify, and submit clean and accurate survey data to the core research team.
• Report any field challenges or operational bottlenecks promptly to supervisors.

Your role as Local Enumerators

• Administer structured questionnaires and surveys to local beneficiaries and community members.
• Travel to assigned target communities to conduct face-to-face interviews.
• Ensure proper documentation of all collected responses, maintaining high data integrity.
• Coordinate closely with local stakeholders, community leaders, and the survey team.
• Support the identification of local participants according to the established sampling frame.

Requirements

• Education: Familiarity with the eight target communities (Colihaut, Coulibistrie, Campbell, Pichelin, Bagatelle, Good Hope, San Sauveur and Petite Soufriere)
• Prior survey/data collection experience
• Note that CVs of enumerators will not be required for submission
• Languages: English
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on environmental, climate resilience, or agricultural livelihood projects.
• Local knowledge of community structures and disaster management committees.

A community-oriented professional with deep local knowledge of the target areas in Dominica, prior survey experience, and strong communication skills to support effective field data collection.

Assignment details

• Location: Dominica
• Financed by: CARICOM Secretariat
• Sector: Environment
• 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 CARICOM Secretariat-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.