Project Title

Enumerators/Data Collectors for “Comparison of Different GBV Service Delivery Models.” 

Country(s) Supporting

Karachi – Pakistan

Number of Positions

Three Positions for Sindh Province

Period of Performance

Three Months - Short Term Employment

Place of Assignment

Karachi (Remote) with Travel to Other Districts

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do, believing that it is not only a fundamental human right but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Background

Pathfinder International envisions a world where everyone regardless of their circumstances has the resources and support needed to be healthy, thrive, and live the life they choose. By expanding access to sexual and reproductive health services, Pathfinder creates pathways for women and all individuals to flourish economically, educationally, and civically. In partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Pathfinder International is advocating, coordinating, and providing technical support to relevant ministries, provincial departments, and stakeholders across Sindh Province to address gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular focus on domestic violence.

 As part of this collaboration, Pathfinder is assisting UNFPA, under the AAWAZ II Programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), in conducting a study titled “Comparison of Different GBV Service Delivery Models.” This study, undertaken in partnership with the Women Development Department of Sindh, aims to better understand the role of each model in the journey of GBV survivors, identify existing gaps, and develop actionable recommendations to improve service delivery and coordination.

 In this context, Pathfinder is seeking experienced and skilled enumerators/data collectors from Karachi, Hyderabad, Umerkot, Thatta, and Shaheed Benazirabad to conduct data collection across these districts. Enumerators will report directly to the Research Associate and Senior Technical Expert.

Description of Research Assignment

The Government of Pakistan has long recognized the critical need for safe spaces where women survivors of violence can seek refuge and support. Since the 1970s, government-run shelter homes known as Darul Amans (DuAs) have been established across the four provinces to provide protection and essential services to survivors. These shelters now operate in all 36 districts of Punjab, nine districts in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, four in Sindh, and one in Balochistan, with plans for further expansion. Darul Amans offers shelter, legal assistance through consultative lawyers, psychosocial counselling, court facilitation, and skill development opportunities, serving as a vital first step in the empowerment and rehabilitation of women affected by gender-based violence (GBV).

In the 1990s, Women's Crisis Centres (later renamed Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Human Rights Centres for Women) were introduced to provide psychosocial counselling and referrals for legal and health services. These Centres do not typically provide shelter except in emergencies and are managed provincially following the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010.

More recently, in response to judicial directives, the Sindh Government has been establishing One Stop Protection Centres (OSPCs), designed as integrated service platforms to offer comprehensive GBV referral services under one roof. UNFPA has supported the establishment and operationalization of an OSPC in Hyderabad as of December 2024, with plans underway to expand these centres to additional districts.

This study adopts a survivor-centric approach to compare three distinct GBV service delivery models operating within Sindh’s social sector:

1. One Stop Protection Centres (OSPCs): Centres located at Women Police Stations providing medical, psychological, and social services to survivors of violence and harassment.
2. Darul Amans (DuAs): Government-run shelters offering refuge and an array of supportive services, including legal aid and coordination with other departments.
3. Safe Houses: District-level government shelters providing temporary housing to vulnerable women and girls who are GBV survivors.

The comparative analysis aims to:

• Assess the nature and standards of social services provided by each shelter and referral model.
• Highlight the quality of care, challenges faced, and identify the comparative advantages and synergies between different models.
• Identify critical gaps in management and governance to generate reliable evidence.

This evidence will support the Women Development Department (WDD) and partners in designing multifaceted interventions, strengthening existing services, and ultimately improving the experience and outcomes for GBV survivors in Sindh.

The Enumerators/Data collectors will conduct in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women survivors of GBV and community members, as well as Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders and government departments. Enumerators will attend orientation and training sessions on data collection methods, tools, and ethical standards, and actively participate in regular debriefing meetings during the data collection period. They will collaborate closely with the Researcher Associate to recruit participants and organize FGDs and interviews within communities and among stakeholders, following up to confirm availability for KIIs. Enumerators are expected to accurately record responses, maintain data integrity, and report field observations, challenges, and reflections daily to the Research Team. They will transcribe collected data, participate in analysis workshops, and support data coding efforts. Throughout data collection, enumerators must adhere to the guidelines provided to ensure accuracy and completeness, uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, support data quality assurance by verifying and validating data, and comply with all project protocols. Additionally, they will strictly follow the data collection timeline and promptly report any issues or challenges encountered to the Research Team. Enumerators may also be assigned other relevant tasks by the Research Team as needed.

Enumerator’s Core Deliverables

Pathfinder Pakistan office is looking for experienced and skilled enumerators/data collectors from Karachi, Hyderabad, Umerkot, Thatta, and Shaheed Benazirabad (districts subject to change based on feedback from technical advisory group meeting) to conduct data collection across these districts and to undertake the following tasks:

1. Conduct in-depth interviews and two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women survivors of GBV and community members.
2. Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders and government departments.
3. Attend orientation and training sessions on data collection methods, tools, and ethical standards.
4. Participate in all the de-briefing meetings regularly during the data collection and consultancy period.
5. Collaborate closely with the Researcher Associate to recruit participants and organize Focus Group Discussions and in-depth interviews within the community and stakeholders.
6. Follow up with relevant stakeholders to confirm their availability for Key Informant Interviews, in close coordination with the Researcher.
7. Accurately record responses and ensure data is captured promptly, maintaining data integrity.
8. Record and report field observations, challenges, and reflections in writing to the Research Team daily.
9. Transcribe the data collected and participate in the analysis workshop, support coding of the data, etc.
10. Collect all qualitative data following the provided guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness as outlined in the Training Guide.
11. Adhere to ethical standards and ensure the confidentiality of all participants, particularly regarding sensitive information.
12. Support data quality assurance processes by verifying and validating data as required.
13. Ensure compliance with all project guidelines and protocols related to data collection and participant engagement.
14. Maintain the confidentiality of all collected data and adhere to data protection regulations.
15. Strictly adhere to the data collection timeline, ensuring all data is gathered within the timeframe provided by the Research Team.
16. Report any issues, concerns, or challenges encountered during the data collection process to the Research Team.
17. Any other task assigned by the Research Team relevant to the Data Collection.

Period of Assignment

The timeline of this assignment will be concluded three months from the signing of the contract.

The following will be the tasks and deliverables.

Desired Qualifications

The enumerator is expected to have access to the necessary resources to effectively carry out the assignment, including a personal laptop or computer, voice recorder, an Android phone, listening device, and other tools required for transcription and data handling. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• A minimum of an intermediate degree. However, preference will be given to bachelor’s degree holders.
• Professional working experience of at least 1-2 years in data collection, conducting interviews, and moderating focus group discussions.
• Proven experience in transcription of project-related data.
• Proven experience in translating the language of the data into English where required
• Understanding of reporting tools and audio recording tools is desirable
• Excellent listening and typing skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in spoken and written Sindhi, Urdu, and English with strong formal communication skills in all languages.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

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Safeguarding and Protection Statement

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