Field Coordinator– Quantitative Survey in Sudan

Development Expertise Lab

Published

24 Jul 2026

Country: SudanOrganization: Development Expertise LabClosing date: 29 Jul 2026Development Expertise Lab (DEL) is currently preparing a proposal for a large-scale face-to-face quantitative survey in Sudan and is seeking to identify qualified Field Coordinator profiles to be included in its application. The Field Coordinator will supervise a team of enumerators in one or more states and will serve as the main link between the field teams and the DEL project team.Contract Duration: short-term consultancy, covering preparation, training, pilot, and data collection over September-December 2026.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Field Coordinator will be in charge of:Supporting the DEL project team in obtaining the necessary local authorisations and approvalsSupporting the recruitment and selection of enumerators, for approval by the research teamContributing to the survey implementation plan, the sampling strategy, and the enumerator training programme, in coordination with the DEL project teamSupervising the day-to-day work of the enumerator team, monitoring daily productivity, and ensuring adherence to the sampling protocol in the fieldEnsuring the safety and wellbeing of the enumeration team, including implementation of the security protocol and immediate reporting of any security incidentsQualificationsCandidates must meet the following criteria:Demonstrated experience supervising teams of enumerators on large-scale quantitative surveys in SudanBased in Sudan, with the ability to travel within the assigned state(s)Knowledge of the local context, security situation, and cultural sensitivities in the assigned state(s)Native or fluent speaker of Arabic (required), with excellent command of Sudanese Arabic; knowledge of other local languages or dialects is a strong assetExcellent spoken and written EnglishExperience with computer-assisted interviewing software; experience with SurveyCTO is a strong assetExperience working with civil society organisations and humanitarian actors is an assetUniversity degreeHow to applyTo apply, please send your CV to: contact@devexpertiselab.com. A cover letter is optional.Applicants must include in their application:The state(s) where they are currently based and the states in which they are able to workA brief description of their previous experience supervising face-to-face quantitative data collection, including the number of interviews, dates, and geographical coverageEmail subject line: “Application – Field Coordinator (Sudan)”Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 29 July 2026.