Field Enumerators / Interviewers for Large‑Scale Survey

About the role

The Sustainable Research and Development Center (SRD Center) is seeking qualified Enumerators / Interviewers to conduct face‑to‑face quantitative interviews for a large‑scale field research project in Baghdad and Basra. The assignment involves gathering data from potential migrants, internally displaced persons and other relevant groups using a Computer‑Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in mandatory training covering questionnaire content, sampling procedures, interviewing techniques, research ethics, informed consent and data protection.
• Assist in questionnaire pre‑testing and pilot interviews.
• Conduct 1,000–1,200 face‑to‑face interviews with selected respondents in assigned locations.
• Accurately record responses on the electronic data collection platform.
• Ensure compliance with the survey methodology and maintain high data quality standards.

Required profile

• Residency in Iraq with ability to travel to field sites in Baghdad and Basra.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with diverse respondent groups.
• Attention to detail and commitment to ethical research practices.
• Willingness to work on a consultancy basis for the duration of the project.

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with electronic data collection tools (CAPI system).

What we offer

• Comprehensive training on the questionnaire, methodology and data collection platform.
• Opportunity to contribute to important research on migration and displacement.
• Compensation in line with consultancy standards.