Field Officer
Applications should be submitted through this Link and should include:
Detailed CV with at least two References, and
Cover letter (max 1 page)
For any question/Clarification, please contact us via email: [email protected].
The deadline for submission is November 7, 2023 . Any incomplete submissions will be disregarded.
“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”
OBJECTIVES
- Coordinate all access with local authorities in the areas of assessment.
- Plan and implement the assessments in the area of operation, according to the sampling strategy and security plan agreed with the assessment team and operation.
- Manage the enumerator teams to ensure surveys are completed to high quality and according to planned timeline.
- Coordinate field travel and all relevant logistics, HR, and finance needs for the data collection.
FUNCTIONS
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- Assessment Preparation and training:
- Undertake travel and conduct preliminary access missions in assessment sites.
- Conduct all external relationships with local authorities to facilitate access to assessments sites.
- In coordination with the Project Manager prepare all details related to data collection (field schedule, daily collection quote, logistics and administration) according to specified methodology.
- Coordinate and plan assessment team training and facilitate sessions of the assessment training.
- Prepare all documents related to enumerators for HR and Finance.
- Participate in the hiring process of the enumerators.
- Prepare ACTED IDs and visibility documents for the enumerators.
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- Data Collection in the field
- Collect data independently in line with specified tools and methodology.
- Accompany and actively manage data collectors in the field and ensure accurate data collection as specified in the methodology.
- Communicate any delay in data collection to the Project Manager and plan alternative activities when necessary.
- Give debriefings with ACTED staff as needed.
- Assure the quality of the data collected based on agreed quality standards. Spot-check for accuracy during data collection.
- Ensure care of all Acted inventory including daily check of assessment mobile phones
- With the support of the Fleet Officer, check and validate the Logbooks regularly.
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- Distribution
- Support in the identification of distribution sites and the organizing distributions, provide support and training for the team.
- Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities.
- Adhere To Acted Distribution SOP’s.
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- Data Validation and Data cleaning
- Download all data from the mobile phones at the end of each data collection day.
- Spot-check for accuracy at the end of each day; question team leaders about any inaccuracies observed and review in daily team debriefs.
- Perform data cleaning at the end of each assessment day.
- Safety and Security
- Follow ACTED safety and security protocols and norms inside the country.
- Follow ACTED code of conduct in country.
- Communicate any security incidents immediately to the relevant senior staff.
- Ensure that data collected is removed from paper or smartphone platforms as soon as the data has been transferred to the Database staff.
- Ensure the privacy and security of the information collected in the field.
- Protection Mainstreaming
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Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labors etc.).
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- % of assessments according to correct quality completed per day
- % of downloaded data at end of each day
- % of data cleaned per day
- Quality of data collected.
- % of coordination and organization on the field
Technical Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian or development organizations, preferably in Lebanon.
- Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced field environment for extended periods of the time required.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (social science, development) required.
- Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection.
- Experience managing casual labourers.
- Experience conducting focus group discussions.
- Experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
- Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic required.
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Skills
- Alignment in organizational value and code of conduct
- Autonomy, leadership, and facilitation skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent planning & organizing skills and attention to detail.
- Good Time Management Skills.
- Independent, adaptable, flexible, and hardworking.
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Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Beirut