About Us:

The Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO) is a Civil Society Organization registered under the Civil Society Organization (CSOs) Proclamation No. 1113/2011, Registration No. 3932 and a consortium of 30 CSOs working on Human Rights, democracy and peace-building. The consortium is working to promote the protection of Human Rights by creating a common platform for CSOs to have their voices heard and to initiate evidence-based advocacy. It is also working to strengthen the capacity of existing and new Human Rights organizations.  

CEHRO with the financial support of MMD Grant from the EU in collaboration with Samuel Hall and other Consortium members in the East and Horn of Africa is implementing the Local Leadership East African Return and Reintegration Network (LLEARN) project, which responds by promoting inclusive, participatory reintegration strategies through research, local networks, and collaborative planning in key secondary cities. 

The LLEARN project aims to strengthen the knowledge of municipal stakeholders on the dynamics, actors, and gaps in policy and programs for (re)integration in urban contexts in Ethiopia. To achieve this, CEHRO is conducting a robust research initiative comprising qualitative and quantitative methodologies including:

• 10 semi-structured interviews (SSIs) with vulnerable migrants

• 20 key informant interviews (KIIs) with CSOs

• 350 quantitative in-person surveys with IDPs, host communities, and human trafficking victims 

To ensure high-quality data collection and local engagement, CEHRO seeks to recruit an experienced Field Team Leader to oversee field operations on a short term consultancy basis.

Purpose of the Role:

The Field Team Leader will be responsible for the coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of all field data collection activities and will work closely with enumerators and qualitative data collectors on the field as a supervisor. The role will ensure that the research adheres to methodology standards, ethical guidelines, and project timelines.

Location: Dessie

Position Title: Field Team Leader

Contract Type: Short-term consultancy

Reports to: Field Coordinator 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Field Coordination & Oversight:

• Lead and supervise enumerators and field teams during data collection.  

• Coordinate logistics for interviews, surveys, and KIIs in collaboration with the Field Coordinator.

• Ensure enumerators and interviewers adhere strictly to ethical and security protocols. 

Quality Control:

• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of collected data on a daily basis. 

• Conduct spot checks and validations to ensure high-quality outputs.

• Address and report any inconsistencies, technical challenges, or deviations from protocol to the Field Coordinator. 

Communication & Reporting:

• Provide regular updates to the Field Coordinator and CEHRO team on field progress, challenges, and key observations. 

• Facilitate the flow of communication between field teams and project management.

• Prepare short daily field activity reports summarizing progress and emerging issues. 

• Take pictures of field activities after obtaining the necessary consent (eg. Enumerators conducting an interview)  

Training & Support:

• Support the training of enumerators and ensure they understand the survey instruments and interview techniques. 

• Provide on-the-ground coaching and resolve technical or logistical issues.

Ethics & Compliance:

• Ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented. 

• Uphold privacy, confidentiality, and respectful engagement with all research participants. 

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or in a related field of study

• Experience: 5 years of Proven experience as a field team leader or supervisor in large-scale research or survey projects. 

• Understanding basic quantitative and qualitative interviewing techniques 

• Familiarity with data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO), if relevant

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of research ethics and working with vulnerable populations (especially IDPs and migrants). 

• Fluency in Amharic

• Basic English is highly desirable 

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing field conditions. 

Deliverables:

• Daily field updates to the Field Coordinator

• Clean and validated data collection outputs 

• Final report on field operations and lessons learned 

How to Apply:

• Submit your CV, cover letter, credentials, and at least two references with experience in similar assignments via email: humanresources@cehro.org and CC rebkacehro1@gmail.com 

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.