Project HOPE is a leading global health and humanitarian organization with over 65 years of experience transforming the health and well-being of communities around the world. With over 1,000 employees in more than 25 countries across five continents, Project HOPE works hand-in-hand with local health workers and health systems to provide urgent relief and transformative solutions that drive lasting impact. Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. 

With the financial support of the Gates Foundation, Project HOPE has commenced implementing a research project “Pathways Ethiopia” in Nov 2023. The purpose of the project is to understand, reach and serve vulnerable populations in Ethiopia through applying the “Pathways” method https://www.projectpathways.org/about. Specific objectives include identifying factors that make Ethiopian women, their children and adolescent girls vulnerable to poor Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition (RMNCHN) services utilization and health outcome, conducting population segmentation based on the key sources of vulnerability and intervening to effectively reach the vulnerable segments of the population. The project also envisions to build the modelling capacity within the Government of Ethiopia health system to nurture evidence-based PH decision making practice. 

Project HOPE wants to employ qualified and experienced Field Supervisors for the Pathways for Ethiopia project as per the specifications provided below. 

The primary role of Field Supervisors is to oversee enumerators/data collectors during household survey data collection involving WRA and adolescents. This is part of an effort to understand, reach, and serve vulnerable populations in Ethiopia using the 'Pathways' methodology. Field Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the data collected in their assigned areas. They are also expected to provide regular field updates to the Senior Research Associate.

Scope/Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate and successfully complete training of supervisors 

• Participate in field testing of the data collection tools

• Lead the field team and distribute assignments to each enumerator under his/her span of control 

• Support enumerators in reading enumeration area maps and delineating the areas

• Assure that enumerators have conducted an exhaustive listing of eligible subjects in the survey areas

• Work closely with the data collectors to ensure that they are collecting quality data as per the protocol of the study 

• Provide supportive supervision and other assistance for the enumerators, as needed.

• Conduct a formal check of each enumerator’s work including intermediate review of questionnaires

• Report any deviations from the protocol to the Senior Research Associate on a daily basis 

• Track progress against targets and report daily achievements and challenges to the Regional Coordinator/Senior Research Associate.

• Coordinate logistics for the field team (e.g., transport, communication, device charging).

• Maintain team morale and ensure respectful, professional interaction with community members and local authorities.

• Visit health posts and centers in his/her area of assignment and collect data on the vaccination status of children of respondents.

• Assure enumerators upload the data on daily basis to the server 

• Properly use and maintain the mobile phones/tablets for data collection

Job Requirements

Qualification and minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field from a recognized higher education institution, with a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a similar role; alternatively, a diploma or equivalent qualification with at least 15 years of relevant experience.

• Certified experience of working as field supervisor in health-related surveys like Demographic Health Survey (DHS), or similar surveys 

• Experience of collecting data using digital platforms (like KoBoToolbox, or ODK)

• Proven ability to read enumeration area maps 

• Strong understanding of data quality assurance procedures.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Fluency in one or more of the data collection languages: Amharic, Tigrigna, Afan Oromo, Sidama Afoo, Afarigna and Somali languages 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the team

• Willingness to work in all survey areas including rural, hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas. 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Conditions:

• This position involves extensive travel and long hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Supervisors will be based in the field and must be flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances.

CODE OF CONDUCT 

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, to take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. 

How To Apply

Interested applicant can Apply through THIS LINK

• In the subject line of your cover letter, specify the location you want to apply for. Applications that don’t clearly indicate the duty station/location will not be considered. 

• Submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF or Word document.