Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, Acted started its activities in 2018 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Based Protection, Information Management, Watershed Management, SuLMER, Emergency Preparedness Response, CDCS & CL in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

All staff is required to abide by and observe :

• NGO Child protection policy
• NGO Code of conduct
• NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
• NGO Data Protection Policy
• Non-discrimination policy
• Transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
• Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
• Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassment principles and guidelines
• Confidentiality

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.

• Daily Field Data Collection Responsibilities
  • Conduct household surveys using provided tools
    • Use assigned data collection tools (digital or paper-based) to gather data.
    • Carry out interviews with project-identified respondents in the designated areas.
  • Ensure confidentiality and rapport
    • Maintain respondents’ anonymity and foster a trusting, safe environment to encourage honest responses.
  • Accurately record and document data
    • Enter information using the digital data entry systems provided, double-checking for precision and completeness.
  • Use equipment responsibly
    • Take proper care of any project-owned devices or tools entrusted to you during fieldwork.
  • Identify and escalate challenges
    • Note any factors that might impact data reliability and promptly report them to supervisory staff for mitigation.
  • Perform any other survey-related tasks as delegated by your supervisor
    • This may include revisiting households, assisting with tool setup, or helping with logistical coordination.
• End-of-Day Reporting & Supervision
  • Submit data to the server daily
    • Ensure all collected data is uploaded to the central server before proceeding to reporting.
  • Report to supervisor before and after fieldwork
    • Begin the day with a briefing to clarify targets and plans; end with a debrief on progress, issues, and next steps.
  • Review daily targets and achievements
    • Discuss how many interviews were completed and any variances compared to the day’s goals with your supervisor.

The candidate must have the following educational degree

• Minimum HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate)

• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Bangla - Chittagong dialect is a must
• Previous working experience in Rohingya response as a data collector.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and willingness to work in Rohingya response is required.
• Attention to the details of the data collection processes.
• Ability to work independently and confidence to visit households inside the camps.
• Computer literacy to be able to work on smartphone-based data collection applications.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Good communication skills and experience in participatory methodology.
• Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Dedicated to completing each day's work and target assigned by the supervisors.
• Time management skills.
• Positive attitudes and willingness to learn.

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)

Please send your application by 30 September 2025 to the following addresses:
by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write at the subject line of your application “Application for Enumerator 2026”. To ensure your application in our recruitment process, kindly remember to include the specified subject line in your email. Ensure a working phone number/email address is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application material is not returnable.