Survey Field Enumerator

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Survey Field Enumerator to support the Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (RIISA) initiative.

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

Background

With support from the Government of Canada, MEDA is implementing Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (RIISA). This project aims to support inclusive economic opportunities in the poor, rural areas of Mindanao (Davao Region and BARRM areas), in the Philippines. Aligned with the Government of the Philippines’ post-coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery response, this project works to increase the productivity of cacao farms and enterprises, particularly those led by women, while promoting gender equality and resiliency in communities vulnerable to conflict and climate change.

RIISA responds to multiple challenges in the Philippines cacao sector and draws on MEDA’s experience in market systems development, gender lens investing (GLI), gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and environment and climate change (ECC).

RIISA will address cacao SHFs socio-economic challenges while contributing to market systems resilience (MSR) by: i)Mobilizing gendered Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) focused investment for cacao sector small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and financial intermediaries (FIs) ;ii)Strengthening the capacity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and human rights (HR), and Environment and Climate Change (ECC), of local business service providers (BSPs) to deliver better services and products to cacao SMEs and cooperatives; iii) Strengthening the capacity of cacao cooperatives and smallholder farmers (SHFs) for environmentally sustainable and inclusive farming and business practices; iv) Improving the key enabling environment actors’ awareness of gendered Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the cacao market system. MEDA expects that RIISA’s investment and TA will directly benefit more than 5,400 SHFs (40% women), while indirectly impacting more than 30,000 members of cacao SHF households, employees of cacao SMEs and cooperative members; v) MEDA expects to have positive impacts in the wider investment and market system enabling environment through the project’s Strategic Learning Agenda (SLA).

In reference to project goals, the IKM Data Collection Activities have employed a quantitative and qualitative approach to profiling project clients (SHFs, SMEs and Coops) and periodically will collect data to establish monitoring values within the life of the project. To compare these data sets, a combination of qualitative methods to reinforce data interpretation and analysis will be collected to deepen and triangulate quantitative data collected. The data collection activities start December 2024 to February 2025.

Scope of Work

• Participate in Data Collection Training using qualitative and quantitative methods and Tools testing

• Provide support in additional client registration for both Cohort 1 and 2: data encoding and client profiling

• Collect monitoring data from Cohort 1 & 2 SMEs & Coops using qualitative methods (KIIs & FGDs)

• Collect Annual Survey Data using quantitative tools from at least 350 selected smallholder farmers from at least 15 cooperatives and SMEs in Davao Region

• Encode/ process all qualitative & quantitative data noted/gathered in the data processing template provided.

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

1. 1. Generic and Mandatory:
      1. With Tax Identification Number and been doing consultancy services on learning agenda and development or behavioral communications for at least 3 years.
      2. Fulfill MEDA’s due diligence requirements:
         1. Not involved in terrorist, illegal, or criminal activities, including but not limited to drug, arms or sex trafficking, money laundering, violation of women’s rights and human rights.
         2. Does not appear on the US, UK, UN, or EU lists of terrorist organizations or individuals.
   2. Specific Expertise and Experience:
      • Demonstrated expertise and experience in the following:

      • • Completed a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences, Development Studies or any related field. Recent graduates are welcome but should be willing to be trained.

        • Must be knowledgeable with both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis;

        • Significant experience in field data collection in Davao Region an advantage;

        • Proficient in Microsoft Software use i.e., Word, and Excel including use of smartphones in data collection

        • Philippine Applicants must be preferably based in the following areas: a) Davao City/ del Sur, ;b) Davao de Oro and/or  c) 1 Davao del Norte

Reporting

The Survey Field Enumerator will be under the supervision of IKM Manager and direct coordination with the Monitoring & Data Management Officer (MDMO).

Application Procedure

Interested applicants to send application by uploading their Curriculum Vitae to BambooHR by October 31, 2024, at 4:00 pm ET

Questions can be directed to: RIISA_Submissions@meda.org

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of MEDA staff and shortlisted applicants will be interviewed for the final evaluation. Only six Field Enumerators will be selected. Upon selection of a Field Enumerator, MEDA will enter a contract for the engagement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates maybe selected before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted before November 5, 2024, and will be invited to proceed to the next step of the recruitment process.

MEDA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available during all phases of the recruitment process.

Keywords

Data CollectionQualitative MethodsQuantitative MethodsSocial SciencesDevelopment StudiesData AnalysisMicrosoft SoftwareField Data CollectionDavao Region