Syrian Arabic-Speaking Enumerators – Phone Survey with Syrian Refugees

Development Expertise Lab

Published

24 Jul 2026

Countries: Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic, TürkiyeOrganization: Development Expertise LabClosing date: 2 Aug 2026In the framework of an impact evaluation of a program supporting refugees, Development Expertise Lab (DEL) is implementing a large-scale phone survey with Syrian refugees living in Egypt and Turkey. All interviews will be conducted remotely by WhatsApp and phone, using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) with SurveyCTO. For this assignment, DEL is recruiting a team of enumerators to interview Syrian refugees living in Egypt and Turkey. Applicants may be based in Egypt, Turkey, or Syria and must be fluent in Syrian Arabic. As the survey is conducted entirely by phone, no travel is required.Contract Duration: short-term consultancy, paid at a daily rate, covering training, pilot, and data collection between early August and late September 2026.QualificationsCandidates must meet the following criteria:Native or fluent speaker of Syrian ArabicPrevious experience conducting remote interviews by phonePrevious experience with socio-economic survey work, including phone-based surveysExperience with computer-assisted interviewing (CAPI/CATI); experience with SurveyCTO is a strong assetKnowledge of the cultural context and sensitivities of the respondent populationUniversity degree preferredAccess to a quiet environment, and a smartphone capable of WhatsApp callsBased in Egypt, Turkey, or Syria.How to applyTo apply, please send your CV to: contact@devexpertiselab.com. A cover letter is optional.Applicants must include in their application:The country and city where they are currently basedThe languages they speak and their level of fluencyEmail subject line: “Application – Enumerator (Syrian Arabic)”Indicative Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the indicative application deadline of 2 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.