Emergency Field Coordinator

The Emergency Field Coordinator position is a full time job, 7days/week, 8 hours a day, on site with daily field/community kitchen visits.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted throughout the recruitment period

Reporting: S/He will report on a daily basis to the MEAL Manager, Executive Director or designated people by SBT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and coordinate field/community kitchens operations to ensure the successful implementation of the response and interventions, maintaining quality standards and adherence to project objectives.
• Work closely with communities and shelter focal persons to establish rapport, gather feedback, and facilitate their involvement in the response.
• Conduct daily field visits to the community kitchen sites, monitoring progress, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions to address issues as they arise.
• Collect data and information from the field using appropriate tools and methodologies, ensuring accuracy and relevance the response objectives.
• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of field staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support to enhance their effectiveness.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for field response, including transportation, accommodation, and procurement of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Prepare field reports, updates, and documentation summarizing key findings, achievements, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned from field operations, informing programmatic decision-making and strategy development.
• Play a proactive role in problem-solving and decision-making in the field, ensuring timely and effective resolution of challenges to support the project's overall success.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION: 

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years of working experience in a similar position, field operations, or community development.
• A previous experience in community kitchen is a plus.
• A previous working experience in an NGOs is a plus.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse adult learners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail, particularly in assessments and reporting.
• Knowledge of participatory approaches, community mobilization techniques, and rural development principles.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote or challenging environments.
• Excellent command of MS Office Tools and related technical software

DURATION:

DURING EMERGENCY TIME

ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• The Emergency Field Coordinator must:
• Adhere to SBT Code of Conduct
• Respect confidentiality of trainees and businesses
• Ensurenon-discriminatory behavior
• Maintain professional representation of SBT

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: SPHERE Building Tomorrow (SBT) is a non-discriminatory working environment. Candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic.