Job Description:
Position Name: Enumerator
Required staff: One
Duration: October 5, 2026, to Dec 31, 2026 With possibility for extension.
Starting from: October 5th
Duty Station: Anbar
Closing date of the vacancy: Sep 28,2026
Type of contract Service Contract- On Call
Background
Un Ponte Per (UPP) is an Italian non-governmental organization established in 1991. The organization has been working in Iraq since the early 1990s to promote peacebuilding, human rights, social justice, and civic participation.
UPP works in partnership with Iraqi civil society organizations, community actors, and national institutions to support access to justice, protection of civic space, gender equality, and inclusive governance.
As part of its programmatic engagement in Iraq, UPP is implementing the project “Building Peace and Stability in Iraq”, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) aimed at strengthening access to justice, civil society participation, and the protection of human rights, while supporting dialogue between civil society and institutional stakeholders.
The Project
Building Peace and Stability in Iraq is a programme funded by FCDO (The UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) implemented in Kirkuk, Salahaddin, Nineveh and Anbar. BPSI aims to support the reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees from Northeast Syria in areas of return. The programme is currently implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and six local NGOs (Peace and Freedom Organization, Tahreer Association for Development, House of Co-existence, Justice Center, Legal Clinic Network, and Investigator Organization for the Rule of Law) managed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The programme component delivered by IRC has been running since 2023. Due to IRC’s planned departure from Iraq in 2026, Un Ponte Per-ETS (UPP) is taking over the leadership of this component during 2026-2027 Fiscal Year in partnership with Agency for Peacebuilding who will be acting as technical and advisory support.
Project Purpose: To ensure safe return and sustainable reintegration of conflict-affected Iraqis, fostering stability and resilience in communities
Outcome I: Community groups engage to identify specific drivers of conflict, promote social cohesion, and reduce discrimination.
Outcome II: People impacted by displacement can access justice and exercise their rights to achieve durable solutions
Outcome III: Government actors, civil society, and community leaders are equipped with knowledge and skills to promote achievement of durable solutions and social cohesion
Job Description
UPP is seeking a qualified Enumerator (Data Collector) to assist UPP with necessary tasks to support the project with the requested data from field.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Team and the overall supervision of the Program Manager, this position will perform the following tasks:
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Collect data from various sources, including surveys, interviews, and site observations, and ensure it is consistent with the plans.
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Follow established protocols and guidelines for data collection and management and identify and report any issues or concerns related to data collection.
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Carry out observation visits and assessments to project implementation sites.
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Record data accurately and in a timely manner using the designated format.
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Ensure the quality and accuracy of information collected and timely entry into databases.
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Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT:
Qualifications & Experience:
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Completed High School Diploma/ Certificate.
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Excellent Arabic Language Skills, Proficiency in English and Kurdish is preferred.
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Experience in Data Collection.
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Proficiency in using smartphones and tablets for electronic data collection and data entry.
Knowledge:
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Ability to work flexible hours based on project needs.
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Familiarity with data collection software and tools.
Recruitment at UPP
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UPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPP considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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UPP : upholds all the minimum standards in terms of Ethical Conduct and strives to increase its standards over the minimum. Zero tolerance is reserved to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and to Child Abuse, Violence, Harm, Injury and Negligence, as well as to Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism. By applying, the candidate assures that s/he has never breached any standards of SEA, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism and that s/he won’t in the future. Candidates are alerted that the required background checks might compromise their privacy. Shortlisted candidates shall promptly provide an up-to-date criminal background check.
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All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Un Ponte Per also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment.
More information related to how to apply:
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Applications will be screened on a rolling basis. UPP reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required qualifications before the mentioned deadline.
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Please name the files attached to your application as follows: Name_Surname_CV
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CV is not in PDF version will not be considered.