Volunteer – Data Collector

The Orgnization

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. Plan actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. Plan support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. Plan place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. Plan have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan is established in 2016 and has programmes in Azraq refugee camp and host communities.

Role Purpose

The purpose of the role is to develop the existing capacity of young people in the sector on remote data collection in the area of economic development, specifically entrepreneurship and business success, using a structured survey as an instrument. At the same time, the role will satisfy data collection needs the PMU currently have and will continue to have over several weeks. Following a thorough one-day training, the role holder will perform data collection with Plan past and present grantees over the phone.

Dimensions of the Role

The role holder will need to communicate with past and present Plan grantees to ask questions about the status of their businesses and the outcomes of the grants received by Plan. This involves a relatively minimal degree of representation of Plan. This exercise is being conducted for internal purposes primarily and outcomes might be communicated by relevant staff in Plan to external stakeholders. The role holder will only communicate with grantees though.

Accountabilities

• Be present for an in-person training on the exercise, its instruments and quality and ethical requirements.
• Conduct data collection using the instruments trained on.
• Apply quality and ethical standards trained on while doing data collection.
• Provide regular verbal debriefs to line manager and share any feedback/challenges in the field.
• Receive feedback and guidance as appropriate.

Child protection, gender equality and inclusion

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children, Young People and Programmes Participants and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan

Key relationships

The role holder will interact with past and present Plan grantees. They will be working closely with the MERL team in the PMU who will be providing oversight and guidance.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

• 6-12 months of experience in data collection using surveys/questionnaires over the phone.
• Very good Arabic communication skills.
• College degree.
• Ability and will to learn.
• Ability to be present in Plan offices at least one day a week every week.

Desirable

• Previous experience of collecting data from grantees specifically.
• Previous experience working with Plan International and knowledge of its entrepreneurship program.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

The role can be carried out remotely, but for purposes of support and oversight, it is required that the role holder be able to come to the office once a week at least.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

ROLE PROFILE

Type of Role: Volunteer

Contract Duration: One Month – Renewable upon need and performance

Reports to: PMU MERL Technical Specialist

Location: Remote and Plan Office (Amman)

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Safeguarding Policy.