Technicien(s) de terrain (informatique) – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Technicien(s) de terrain (informatique) for a monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing an upcoming proposal for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support an evaluation assignment in Côte d'Ivoire. We are seeking a qualified Field IT Technician to join our team for this important monitoring and evaluation initiative in the agricultural sector. The assignment focuses on data collection for the final phase of an agricultural intervention addressing deforestation-free cocoa production and emission reductions.

The successful candidate will play a critical technical support role in ensuring the smooth execution of field surveys and the integrity of digital data collection systems across target regions in Côte d'Ivoire. This position is ideal for an IT professional with hands-on experience in field equipment management, survey technology support, and data processing within development or research contexts.

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

• Provide robust technical and IT support for field data collection operations in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all survey equipment and digital devices.
• Support data management processes, including quality control, data entry, and secure dataset transfers.
• Facilitate seamless coordination between field survey teams and the central evaluation management team.

Scope of work

• Review and test digital survey tools, questionnaires, and mobile data collection applications prior to deployment.
• Configure, test, and maintain tablets, smartphones, and other IT equipment utilized by field enumerators.
• Provide real-time technical support and troubleshooting for field teams during data collection missions in cocoa-producing regions.
• Monitor data synchronization, verify digital submissions, and assist with preliminary data cleaning and structuring.
• Ensure secure backup protocols for all collected qualitative and quantitative datasets.
• Provide technical handover reports and document any hardware or software issues encountered during fieldwork.

Your role as Technicien(s) de terrain (informatique)

• Manage the inventory, preparation, and distribution of all IT and survey equipment for field personnel.
• Provide hands-on IT support and rapid troubleshooting for field technicians and enumerators experiencing technical difficulties.
• Oversee daily data upload, synchronization, and storage processes to prevent data loss.
• Perform routine maintenance of hardware and software used in the field.
• Collaborate with the evaluation team to resolve software glitches or questionnaire routing errors on digital devices.
• Train field staff on basic device handling, troubleshooting, and secure data transfer procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar
• At least 2 years of IT support experience or 1 year as field technician responsible for survey equipment

Desirable

• Previous experience working on FAO or other international donor-funded evaluation assignments.
• Familiarity with remote data synchronization and offline data collection challenges in rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire.

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Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture
• 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 FAO-financed project in Côte d'Ivoire.
• 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.