• Project coordination

• Contribute to project design to ensure feasibility of proposed quantitative research
• Create enumerator supervision and tracking tools to maintain high quality standards in field activities
• Provide oversight during enumerator training and ensure training guides are updated, comprehensive and of high quality
• Prepare detailed narrative reports for donors, summarizing project activities and outcomes
• Monitor data collection expenditures, ensuring they align with the budget and are accurately reflected in financial reports
• Research

• Complete data analysis and compile research outputs, including infographics
• Contribute to the design of qualitative and quantitative questionnaires, supervise fieldwork and contribute to data analysis and findings
• Support in dissemination of findings through MMC presentations within DRC and other external engagement
• Stay up-to-date on the latest mixed migration developments in the region to enhance research relevance and impact
• Country-level coordination

• Foster strong relationships with DRC colleagues in data collection locations by conducting kick-off meetings and overseeing the contracting and payment processes for enumerators
• Supervise MMC partners and consultants in conducting data collection activities in locations DRC has no/limited presence
• Design tools to gather feedback from enumerators and DRC staff in the field and ensure it is integrated into project activities such as data analysis and future project designs
• Develop and recommend tailored solutions to address challenges encountered during project implementation
• Team coordination

• Offer ongoing technical support to the 4Mi Program Officer (PO) to ensure the smooth recruitment, training, and daily monitoring of enumerators.
• Oversee the 4Mi PO’s workload, ensuring tasks are balanced and aligned with project timelines and priorities.
• Facilitate communication among team members, making sure that everyone understands their roles, tasks, and deadlines
• Others

• When needed represent MMC at coordination meetings with DRC teams or humanitarian partners
• Any additional tasks in support of the 4Mi project

• In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
• Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 5-year experience in data collection, conducting surveys or other research activities;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mixed migration issues in the region;
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and to take lead whenever required;
• Outstanding communication skills with enumerators of various nationalities and language groups
• Proficiency in IT systems, including android-based applications;
• Outstanding organizational skills;
• Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills;
• Enthusiastic about learning, excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Sensitivity to issues affecting refugees and migrants in the region.
• Knowledge of standard best practices related to procurement and code of conduct in an INGO setting
• Education:

• Preferably Master’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to research methods, international development, migration studies or business administration.
• Languages:

• Written and verbal fluency in English;
• Verbal fluency in Swahili, Arabic or French (desired)