Djibouti-Based M&E and Research Field Manager

Djibouti
Djibouti-Based M&E and Research Field Manager
Organization
STOOS CONSULTING
Posted
7 Jul 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026
Position:
Field Manager – Djibouti
Type:
Consultancy / Project-based
Location:
Djibouti
Organization:
STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting
is seeking a qualified and experienced
Field Manager in Djibouti
to support upcoming research, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and third-party monitoring assignments across humanitarian and development sectors.
The
Field Manager
will coordinate field activities, supervise data collection teams, support access and logistics, and ensure that all fieldwork is implemented with strong attention to
data quality, ethics, confidentiality, safeguarding, and Do No Harm
.
About STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting
is an international consulting firm specialized in
Third-Party Monitoring, MEAL, research and assessments, evaluations, data collection, capacity building, conflict and gender analysis, market research, and economic empowerment studies
. STOOS works with UN agencies, INGOs, donors, and development partners to provide practical and evidence-based findings that support better programming and decision-making.
Position Overview
The Field Manager will support STOOS assignments in Djibouti by managing field teams and ensuring smooth implementation of data collection activities. The role requires good knowledge of the
Djibouti context
, including urban and rural fieldwork conditions, community engagement, local authorities, migration and refugee-related dynamics, cross-border issues, service access, and humanitarian/development coordination.
The candidate should be able to work with diverse communities, including
host communities, migrants, refugees, returnees, women, youth, and vulnerable groups
, depending on the assignment.
Main Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise field data collection activities, including
surveys, Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, site visits, field observations, and community consultations
.
Prepare fieldwork plans, daily team schedules, logistics arrangements, and access coordination with relevant local actors.
Supervise enumerators and field researchers, provide daily guidance, and ensure that data collection tools and instructions are followed correctly.
Support respondent identification and coordination with
local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, service providers, and other stakeholders
.
Review submitted data and field notes to ensure
accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability
.
Report daily progress, field challenges, access issues, and data quality concerns to the STOOS technical team.
Ensure that all field activities respect
informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity, and Do No Harm principles
.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Candidates should have previous experience in
field management, data collection supervision, research coordination, monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian assessments, or third-party monitoring
in Djibouti.
Good knowledge of the
Djiboutian context
is required, including local administrative structures, community dynamics, access considerations, and humanitarian/development actors.
Strong experience supervising
enumerators, facilitators, data collectors, or field researchers
is highly desirable.
Experience working on assignments related to
migration, displacement, livelihoods, protection, education, health, WASH, food security, resilience, or community development
is an asset.
Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and team management skills are required.
Experience using digital data collection tools such as
KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, or similar platforms
is preferred.
Language Skills
Fluency in
French
is strongly required for coordination, reporting, and communication with stakeholders.
Fluency in
Arabic
is highly desirable.
Knowledge of
Somali and/or Afar
is a strong advantage, especially for community-level data collection and field coordination.
Good working knowledge of
English
is an asset for communication with international teams and reviewing project documents.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
updated CV
through the application link below. The CV should clearly highlight relevant experience in
Djibouti
, field management roles, data collection supervision, language skills, availability, and experience with humanitarian or development organizations.
How to apply
Application Link:
https: //forms.gle/6iyUEVsw4m8F8EqLA
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job details
Country
Djibouti
Source
STOOS CONSULTING
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of experience
3-4 years
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How to apply:
Application Link:
https: //forms.gle/6iyUEVsw4m8F8EqLA
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.