In 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Native or fluent speaker of Syrian Arabic
Previous experience conducting remote interviews by phone
Previous experience with socio-economic survey work, including phone-based surveys
Experience with computer-assisted interviewing (CAPI/CATI); experience with SurveyCTO is a strong asset
Knowledge of the cultural context and sensitivities of the respondent population
University degree preferred
Access to a quiet environment, and a smartphone capable of WhatsApp calls
Based in Egypt, Turkey, or Syria.

To apply, please send your CV. A cover letter is optional.

Applicants must include in their application:

The country and city where they are currently based
The languages they speak and their level of fluency
Email subject line: “Application – Enumerator (Syrian Arabic)”