Development 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 Responsibilities

The Field Coordinator will be in charge of:

Supporting the DEL project team in obtaining the necessary local authorisations and approvals
Supporting the recruitment and selection of enumerators, for approval by the research team
Contributing to the survey implementation plan, the sampling strategy, and the enumerator training programme, in coordination with the DEL project team
Supervising the day-to-day work of the enumerator team, monitoring daily productivity, and ensuring adherence to the sampling protocol in the field
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the enumeration team, including implementation of the security protocol and immediate reporting of any security incidents
Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Demonstrated experience supervising teams of enumerators on large-scale quantitative surveys in Sudan
Based 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 asset
Excellent spoken and written English
Experience with computer-assisted interviewing software; experience with SurveyCTO is a strong asset
Experience working with civil society organisations and humanitarian actors is an asset
University degree

To apply, please send your CV. 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 work
A brief description of their previous experience supervising face-to-face quantitative data collection, including the number of interviews, dates, and geographical coverage

Email subject line: “Application – Field Coordinator (Sudan)”