Field Officer

A. Education & Training Component:

• Coordinate and logistically support the organization of teacher training workshops, ensuring all arrangements are in place.
• Act as a liaison between the project team, school principals, and teachers to facilitate smooth communication and participation.
• Monitor and report on the attendance and initial feedback from training sessions.

B. Infrastructure & Rehabilitation Component:

• Conduct regular field visits to school rehabilitation sites to monitor progress against work plans and schedules.
• Provide basic technical oversight of construction work, ensuring it aligns with the agreed-upon designs, bills of quantities (BoQs), and quality standards.
• Identify and report any technical issues, construction delays, or quality concerns to the Project Manager promptly.
• Verify the quality of materials delivered on-site against project specifications.
• Support the documentation of rehabilitation work through progress photos and site reports.

C. General Field Operations:

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate field reports on both training and infrastructure activities.
• Collect required documents from field.
• Maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, including school management, parents, and local authorities.
• Assist in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Flag potential risks or challenges in the field to the Project Manager for timely mitigation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field. Candidates with a strong background in social work or education and proven experience in construction supervision will also be considered.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, training coordination, or field monitoring.
• Practical experience in supervising small to medium-scale construction or rehabilitation projects is a significant advantage.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Basic ability to read technical drawings and BoQs. Understanding of construction principles, materials, and quality control.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with teachers, community members, and contractors.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive and able to identify issues in the field and propose practical solutions.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel