Job purpose

Collect reliable, confidential field data on child labour in construction and brick-making using approved survey and qualitative tools. Engage respectfully with children, households and employers and follow all safeguarding and research protocols.

Key responsibilities

- Attend required training and pilot exercises. Demonstrate understanding of the approved tools, sampling instructions, digital forms, consent procedures and child protection protocols before field deployment.

- Follow assigned routes and sampling procedures. Complete household listing and screening where assigned; record non-response and access constraints and seek supervisor guidance before substitutions or deviations.

- Administer approved SIMPOC-aligned child, household and employer questionnaires using KoboToolbox/ODK. Record answers accurately and neutrally, including work activities, hours, hazards, schooling and household circumstances.

- Support focus group discussions, key informant interviews, case studies and structured observations only as assigned and trained. Maintain accurate, anonymized notes using the approved templates.

- Explain the research and voluntary participation. Obtain guardian consent and child assent before child participation and appropriate consent from adults; respect refusal or withdrawal without pressure.

- Interview in safe, private settings. Avoid causing distress or exposing participants to retaliation; stop when needed and promptly report safeguarding concerns to the supervisor through the approved referral protocol.

- Check forms for completeness and consistency before secure submission. Respond to supervisor queries, document verified corrections and never fabricate records or change a participant's answer to meet a target.

- Protect devices and confidential records; exclude names and identifying details from research data in line with protocol. Do not share data, photographs or participant information through unauthorized channels.

- Submit daily activity and completion logs, report access and safety issues, and follow site safety instructions. Do not enter unsafe work areas or continue interviews when conditions place anyone at risk.

Expected outputs

Complete and accurate survey submissions; approved consent and assent documentation kept securely under protocol; qualitative notes where assigned; daily activity logs, non-response records and timely resolution of data queries.

- Resident of Erbil with ability to travel within its districts, sub-districts and target sites; university degree required, preferably in social sciences, psychology, statistics, administration, law or a related field.

- Documented experience in data collection, field studies or interviewing; ability to use digital applications, upload forms and track corrections. KoboToolbox or similar platform experience is preferred.

- Proficiency in Kurdish Sorani and strong, impartial communication with children and vulnerable groups. Knowledge of child labour or child protection is required; relevant site experience is preferred.

- Available throughout training and assigned fieldwork; able to conduct visits under expected conditions and committed to confidentiality, the code of conduct, child safeguarding and do no harm.

Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to submit their updated CV in PDF format to:

To: hr@kohrw.org 
CC: info@kohrw.org 

Please use “Field Data Collector-Erbil ” as the subject line of your email.

Please note that, in order for an application to be considered, candidates must follow the application requirements below:

● The CV must be submitted as a PDF attachment. CVs submitted in any other format will not be accepted.
● Please attach the CV directly to the email. Links to CVs or online documents will not be accepted.
● The email subject line must clearly state “Field Data Collector-Erbil ” Applications without the required subject line will not be considered.
● Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be considered as part of the recruitment process.
● The application deadline is 06 November 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
● Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate your interest in joining KOHRW and look forward to receiving your application.