Social Field Assistant

Job Purpose Summary  The SFA links the beneficiaries with the project staff and other stakeholders and shall collect appropriate and true data on the household conditions of the selected beneficiaries and be actively involved in field assessments. Key Responsibilities Data collection activities Collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the family in the community with specific attention paid to those targeted by the project. Maintain management files to a high standard complete with up to date information, both hard copies and electronic Social activities Explain the project aims and objectives to the beneficiaries through daily contact and the organization of regular meetings and focus group discussions Explain to beneficiaries the NRC selection criteria Coordinate with local NGOs Update and follow up Hotline referral database. Facilitation of technical implementation During construction, ensure that issues affecting the beneficiaries are communicated to the PC To inform the beneficiaries about the schedule of works and discuss the consequences on their daily lives To resolve disputes about the technical work when necessary To report to the PC and TFO/TFA the reactions of the beneficiaries to enable the schedule or the technical implementation to be adapted in response Reporting activities Assist in the design, maintenance and use of a data collection system and punctual reporting to enable measurable results to prove the achievement of project objectives To report to the PC the social conditions of beneficiaries and any other important matters To prepare beneficiary contracts Data entry To share ideas with the PC to fulfill the beneficiaries’ needs To arrange meetings with the beneficiaries and where necessary discuss issues. To assist the PC in liaison tasks when asked. To perform other related duties as identified by the supervisor when requested Support in Administrative work when needed Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications Ordinary National Diploma in Social work or other relevant field Relevant Experience Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in a busy organization. Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential Good English Language level Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus Achievement indicators Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner, according to a daily activity plan Meeting deadlines Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines Adapting and coping to change Communication with impact and respect To act respectfully and guide the house owners to give clear and true picture of the household’s current and past situation. Make sure that NRC criteria is well communicated to all beneficiaries