Enumerators / Interviewers Note Takers – Data Collection for School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) Pilot, Tindouf, Algeria, Education Section, 3 months, Office based (National

Enumerators / Interviewers Note Takers – Data Collection for School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) Pilot, Tindouf, Algeria, Education Section, 3 months, Office based (National consultants only) الجزائر للعمل في التعليم والتدريس

About the Role

UNICEF Algeria's Education Section is seeking qualified Enumerators, Interviewers, and Note Takers to support a critical data collection initiative for the School Management and Early Warning System (EWS) Pilot in Tindouf, Algeria. This is a 3-month, office-based consultancy open to national consultants only. The selected candidates will play a vital role in gathering, recording, and organizing field data that directly informs education programming and early warning interventions for vulnerable school-age children in the Tindouf refugee camps.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured interviews with school administrators, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to collect data relevant to the Early Warning System pilot.
• Accurately record, compile, and organize qualitative and quantitative data from field visits and interviews.
• Serve as a note taker during meetings, focus group discussions, and training sessions related to the EWS pilot.
• Administer survey questionnaires and data collection tools in alignment with the methodology developed by the Education Section.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness by cross-checking information before submission.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards when handling sensitive information about children and families.
• Collaborate with the UNICEF Education team and partners to ensure data collection activities are conducted on schedule.
• Prepare daily and weekly summary reports of data collection progress and submit them to the supervisor.
• Flag any challenges, gaps, or inconsistencies encountered during the data collection process for timely resolution.
• Support data entry and preliminary analysis activities as required by the project timeline.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection, field research, surveys, or monitoring and evaluation roles.
• Proven experience conducting interviews and focus group discussions in field settings.
• Strong note-taking and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Arabic (required); working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
• Ability to use basic data collection tools (digital forms, spreadsheets, or mobile data platforms).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, or humanitarian organizations in Algeria.
• Familiarity with education sector data, school management information systems, or Early Warning Systems.
• Experience working in the Tindouf region or with Sahrawi refugee communities.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding principles and ethical data collection involving vulnerable populations.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports in both Arabic and French.

What Makes This Role Unique

This consultancy offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to a pilot program that aims to strengthen school management and establish an Early Warning System to identify and respond to dropout risks among children in Tindouf. Your work will generate the foundational data needed to shape education policy and interventions for some of the most vulnerable children in Algeria. As a national consultant, you will work closely with UNICEF's Education Section, gaining hands-on experience in a high-impact, internationally supported program while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in the Tindouf camps.