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REACH Field Officer Tripoli

About ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate

humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavours to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas. With a team of 4,800 national staff, 450 international staff, ACTED is active in 38 countries and implements more than 505 projects a year reaching over 20 million beneficiaries. More on www.acted.org

Context of the position and key challenges

Under the line management of REACH Operations Manager; the REACH Field officer shall be responsible for:

• Operational management of the REACH operations in Tripoli and the Western area, newly recruited staff and enumerators.
• Supporting Focal Points and Operations Manager in accurately estimating assessment timelines and resources needed for assessment implementation.
• Overall design and implementation of work plans together with REACH Operations Manager in the Western region
• Oversight of REACH FLATs in Tripoli
• In coordination with REACH Senior Management Team, support with the external representation of REACH with some stakeholders and governmental entities in Tripoli

Ensuring that assessment strategies are implemented in a structured and coherent manner in line with project and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

·         Data Collection in the Field

• Collect data independently in line with specified tools and methodology.
• Collect data from the Enumerators, check it and send it to Tunis
• Assure that data collection takes place according to plan, and based on the work plan designed
• Communicate any delay in data collection, due to security events or any other challenges that impede work in the field.
• Follow up and ensure that Enumerators comply with deadlines of all requested work.
• Conduct debriefings with Enumerators in the field as needed
• Assure the quality of the data collected based on REACH quality standards

• Staff Management and Training of Enumerators
• Train all Enumerators on data collection, sampling, survey methods, and other training topics as required by the REACH Senior Assessment Officer / Country Focal Point
• Liaise with each Enumerator about the weekly / biweekly work plan
• Assure the attendance of Enumerators at trainings, and any other mandatory meetings, sessions etc.
• Enforce Enumerators’ compliance with the ACTED code of conduct in Libya
• Enforce Enumerators’ compliance with the ACTED safety and security measures in Libya
• Timely flag any issues with the Enumerators, deadlines, or anything influencing the data collection at field level
• Report any misconduct from the Enumerators that affects the field work and safety of the assessment activities
• Assure Enumerators attendance at their monitoring sites

• Coordination
• Provide timely updates to the REACH Senior Assessment Officer / Country Focal Point of any challenges and difficulties related to the field work
• Coordinate assessment schedules with potential partners in the field, as well as arrange assessment dates, and communicate any challenges and blockages to the REACH Senior Assessment Officer / Country Focal Point
• Safety and Security
• Ensure that Enumerators follow ACTED safety and security protocols and norms inside Libya
• Coordinate and liaise with the REACH Senior Assessment Officer / Country Focal Point, as well as with the ACTED Security Manager or Country Director
• Communicate any security incidents or circumstances that may have a direct influence on the implementation of the programs
• Ensure that data collected is removed from the field – on smartphone platforms – as soon as the data has been transferred to the REACH Senior Assessment Officer / Country Focal Point
• Ensure the privacy and security of the information collected in the field

• Willingness to lead data collection across region covered by designated field office – Sebha or Tripoli

• Previous experience with data collection in the field, including mobile data collection platform
• Familiarity with communities in which data collection will be implemented
• Strong understanding of proper data collection procedures, and data security practices
• Strong understanding of principles of community accountability
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development
• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities

• Familiarity with the aid system, and an understanding of donor and governmental requirements is an asset
• Ability to work both independently, and as part of a team
• Strong leadership skills
• Fluency in English required

• Job Title: REACH Field Officer
• Duty Station: Tripoli, Libya
• Under the Supervision of: REACH Operations Manager
• Working Hours: Full- Time Position -40h per week
• Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract, 3 months.
• Estimated Start date : As Soon As Possible

• Salary: Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid based on level of education, expertise and level of experience

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in English, attached with a CV, a cover letter. The application form is attached.

Please send your application to Tripoli.jobs@acted.org