Under the management of the Research Manager and the direct Supervision of the Field Manager, the REACH Field Officer (FO) is responsible for the overall management and implementation of all REACH field activities in the regions covered (Afar and Tigray regions).

FUNCTIONS

1.       Assessment Preparation and Training

• Context and situation monitoring of regional displacement dynamics

• Undertake preliminary planning missions in assessment sites

• Lead on all planning details related to data collection (field schedule, team planning, procurements, logistics, and administration) according to each activity’s specified methodology

• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate assessment team trainings jointly with the assessment teams

1. Data collection and validation

• Act as the primary focal point for partner data collection agencies

• Provide regular technical support to internal and partner team leaders through the provision of daily or regular team debriefs

• Accompany data collectors in the field to ensure accurate data collection as specified in the methodology, particularly in the case of any direct measurement (MUAC, etc.)

• Ensure care of all REACH inventory including daily check of assessment mobile phones

• Download all data at the end of each data collection day and spot-checking online database for accuracy at the end of each day.

3.       Internal Coordination and management

• Manage internal workplans of REACH FO in the area of deployment cluster-based areas of FO.

• Highlight day-to-day and long-term issues to the Field Manager and in case of being necessary to REACH Research Manager

4.      External Coordination

Under the supervision and collaboration with the Field Manager:

• Coordinate field operations with participating agencies

• Report regularly to agency focal points about assessment progress and any changes to the plans

• Prepare and dissemination assessment results and presentations in relevant coordination forums and meetings

5.      Reporting

• Prepare final assessment reports including lessons learned, incidents and timeframe

• Assist in preparation of assessment factsheets and consolidated reports.

6.      Additional or Cross Cutting Issues

• Identification of relevant stakeholders for security and humanitarian context analysis.

• Identify new agencies able to implement data collection.

• Strengthen existing collaborative relationships with implementing partners.

• Support preparation, planning, internal and external coordination of activities for Tigray region assessments

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programobjectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies.  They will also be responsible with printing and delivering REACH products directly to those providing REACH with the data. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 4 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in management and coordination of field staff;

• At least 2 years of experience working within data collection teams;

• University degree in Statistics, Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, or other relevant fields of study;

• Excellent team management and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent experience using Open Data Kit (ODK) for quantitative data collection, or the ability to rapidly master the process;

• Experience creating ODK questionnaires, or ability to learn rapidly;

• Flexible, self-motivated, and independent with an eye for improving internal processes;

• Experience in representation and coordination with government, communities, and partner agencies;

• Ability to produce contextual situation analyses and subsequent project recommendations;

• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;

• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software; and,  

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via email: ethiopia.jobs@acted.org

Note: Use “REACH Field Officer – Assosa, Ethiopia” as the subject line of your email!