Field Officer

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up the project office at field level in accordance with the project work plan.
• Identification of target group, plan adequate field activities and update tools related to the needs.
• Ensure regular technical follow up visit to assess, identify and monitor the field activities.
• Under the responsibility of the line manager, take part in logistical and administrative preparation of validations, HHVs and distributions.
• Organize and plan the distribution of Non-Food items “NFI’s” and Core Relief items “CRI’s” in case of emergency situation valid by the rapid need assessment focal point.  
• Provide the multi-purpose cash for beneficiaries to optimize the use of assistant valid by the rapid need assessment focal point. 
• Launch the rapid need assessment after the alert of any emergency situation by the line manager.   
• Update tools and activities depending on the change of needs.
• Engage in internal and external referral.
• Ensure that the implementation of field work plan is consistent with the envisaged outputs and objectives of the project document.
• Maintain close coordination with field workers.
• Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach is undertaken among project partners at field-level /in implementing project interventions and achieving desired outcomes.
• Assist in conducting various distribution and validation exercises.
• Assist in ensuring field-based project staff receive relevant skills training and knowledge development required for effective and efficient project administration and implementation.
• Update and report the Line Manager on a regular basis about the progress and constraints and try to resolve implementation problems.
• Act as a field level representative, as called upon by the Line Manager during review meetings, evaluation and discussions.
• Supervise the activities of field-based staff and consultants, including administrative work and delivery of sector outputs.
• Maintain close coordination/linkages with targeted District line agencies, local bodies,  I/NGOs and projects within the project area and keep them fully informed of the project activities.
• Coach and mentor Project Field staff for smooth project implementation.
• Establish, coordinate and integrate databases.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, facilitation and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong capacity building knowledge
• People skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of rural/community development
• Capacity in conducting field-level data collection and data analysis
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Flexibility and creativity