AP-000032 : Terms of reference (TORs) : Procurement of Service-Data Collection through Enumerators

AP- : Terms of reference (TORs) : Procurement of Service-Data Collection through Enumerators Number of Positions :

1) Background Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is a joint initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) in Central and South Asia. It aspires to work towards a society that is powered by innovative and successful young entrepreneurs. Through its services, AP extends tailored training, advice, and technical assistance to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to help them launch or expand their innovative business ventures. It also extends tailored financing to start‑ups and SGBs to help them unlock external investments by improving their bankability and investment readiness.

2) Program Overview Start‑up Pakistan is a project financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and implemented by Accelerate Prosperity. The initiative aims to scale up Accelerate Prosperity’s existing model of technical support and financing for businesses. It will expand into new geographies and across exciting sectors such as education, health, tourism, and green economy, prioritizing digitization and environmental sustainability.

3) Purpose of the Assignment An annual survey is being conducted to gather data from the AP supported businesses including those incubated, accelerated and financed, as part of its routine monitoring exercises. The enumerators will be responsible for collecting survey data telephonically from these beneficiaries in Pakistan, while ensuring confidentiality.

4) Scope of work Business Survey : Participate in capacity‑building workshops and engage in mock exercises.

Manage telephonic interviews, conduct follow‑up calls, and maintain prompt communication with businesses regarding any changes in plans.

Collaborate with team leads to ensure smooth and efficient task execution.

Verify the completeness and accuracy of recorded survey responses, and perform data quality checks as needed.

Utilize the AP‑provided data dictionary and supporting documents to explain categorical variables to respondents when necessary.

Submit finalized questionnaires to supervisors through electronic means.

Ensure timely data entry and submission.

Maintain strict confidentiality of all information collected from businesses.

General : Enumerators should be able to :

Perform tasks independently with agility and efficiency, while proactively minimizing errors.

Take full responsibility for ensuring deliverables are accurate and complete.

Interact with survey respondents in a respectful and courteous manner.

Implement effective strategies to achieve the required response rate for the annual survey.

Consistently meet deadlines and deliver work on time.

Ensure successful submission of complete and accurate data through all assigned forms and survey tools within the OnaData platform, adhering to the assignment timelines and quality standards.

6) Qualifications and Experience The interested individuals must have the following qualifications and experience :

Educational background in Business Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or related field will be an advantage.

At least one year of experience conducting surveys in Pakistan.

Must have a smartphone / laptop to note down responses.

Demonstrable work experience with data collection and management.

Knowledge of business and entrepreneurship terminologies.

Excellent communication skills in English, Urdu, and other local languages.

Proven leadership skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Enumerators are expected to have the ability to pay full attention to what entrepreneurs are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate follow‑up questions for clarity. They must also know how to talk to respondents in an effective and respectful way to convey the meaning of survey questions and to subsequently gather accurate information. It is crucial for an enumerator to be able to gather information by carefully observing and obtaining useful data from related sources. An Enumerator must recognize and understand the reaction of other people, be able to write effectively to communicate relevant information, and have the expertise to record, transcribe, organize, enter, and maintain data in electronic forms.

7) Contract Duration Duration : 8 December 2025 – 31 January 2026 (tentative)

The duration will be one month only.

8) Location The position is Remote, and no traveling is required.

9) Payment terms Payment will be made against proof of submission of deliverables and approval of the MER and Insights Manager.

10) Reporting Line The company will be the MER and Insights Manager at Accelerate Prosperity Pakistan.

11) Proposal Submission Requirements The interested applicants must submit the following :

Applicants should submit a CV.

Applicants are required to sign the RFP document along with annexes, and it should be submitted along with the proposal.

Applicants should share their expected Remuneration in a separate file.

You are kindly requested to send your CV, including the signed RFP form, in a sealed envelope with the title ‘AP- : Procurement of Service-Data Collection through Enumerators' via courier or in person, latest by 28 November 2025, to the following address :

Procurement Unit

Accelerate Prosperity Office

Note : AP’s recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and the safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees in accordance with AKRSP’s Safeguarding policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submission of CVs is November 28th, 2025. Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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