Survey Firm for Data Collection

Job Posting Organization:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is a research institution that focuses on food policy and agricultural development. Established in 1975, IFPRI aims to provide evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. The organization operates in multiple countries, conducting research and providing policy advice to governments and organizations to improve food systems and livelihoods. IFPRI employs a diverse team of researchers and experts who work collaboratively with local partners to address security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security challenges globally.

Job Overview:
The position involves a survey firm responsible for conducting field data collection of household and community surveys in selected governorates of southern Yemen. The firm will be tasked with obtaining necessary permits, recruiting and training field staff, and ensuring data quality checks. The surveys will focus on fish consumption patterns among households, contributing to a broader research project aimed at understanding the sustainability of fisheries and their role in food security and economic development in Yemen. The firm will work closely with IFPRI to design and implement the survey, ensuring that it is contextually relevant and methodologically sound. The project aims to gather comprehensive data to inform policy decisions and promote sustainable fisheries management in Yemen.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The survey firm will be responsible for several key tasks:

• Obtaining necessary permits and clearances for conducting surveys, including compliance with local regulations and health and safety protocols.
• Finalizing the survey questionnaire in collaboration with IFPRI, ensuring it is tailored to the Yemeni context.
• Recruiting experienced enumerators from a pool of data collectors and providing comprehensive training on the survey instrument and data collection methods.
• Implementing the main data collection process, ensuring high-quality data is gathered through rigorous quality control measures, including random back-checks.
• Processing and cleaning the collected data, submitting both raw and cleaned datasets along with documentation of the data cleaning procedures.
• Engaging in follow-up discussions with IFPRI to share initial findings and insights from the data analysis after fieldwork completion.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal survey firm should demonstrate a strong track record in conducting household surveys, particularly in challenging environments. They should have established protocols for data quality assurance and a clear understanding of the local context in Yemen. The firm should also possess the necessary technical expertise in survey design and implementation, as well as experience in training and managing field staff. Additionally, the firm should be able to provide evidence of previous successful projects and references from similar assignments.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications for the survey firm are not explicitly stated, it is implied that the firm should have a team with relevant expertise in social sciences, statistics, or related fields. The enumerators and data collectors should ideally have backgrounds in research methodologies and experience in conducting surveys, particularly in the agricultural or fisheries sectors.

Experience:
The survey firm should have substantial experience in conducting field surveys, particularly in the context of food security, fisheries, or agricultural research. Experience working in Yemen or similar settings is highly desirable, as it indicates familiarity with local customs, regulations, and logistical challenges. The firm should also have a proven ability to manage large-scale data collection efforts and ensure high-quality data output.

Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, as the surveys will be conducted in Yemen. Proficiency in English is also required for communication with IFPRI and for report writing. Additional languages relevant to the local context may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The assignment is expected to take place from July to October 2025, with specific timelines for each phase of the project outlined in the job description. The survey firm will need to provide a detailed proposal that includes their recruitment processes, quality control standards, and a financial proposal with a detailed budget. The deliverables will include evidence of permits, pilot datasets, final datasets, and reports, all of which must be submitted in English. The selection of the survey firm will be based on their ability to deliver high-quality data at a reasonable cost.