Oct 18, 2018
Since April 2017, IMPACT’s REACH Initiative has been deployed to Nigeria to help meeting the information needs of humanitarian actors operating in the State and build a better understanding of the needs of conflict affected populations. Supported by EU humanitarian aid and in coordination with different humanitarian actors, REACH is carrying out the following activities:Assessing IDPs’ movement intentions: IMPACT’s REACH Initiative is assessing IDP intentions to return to their area of origin, move to a new location, or settle permanently in their current location in Borno State, while also looking into factors that are likely to influence IDPs’ decision to move, such as their current living conditions, separation from family members and access to information on their preferred future location. The assessment will help anticipate internal displacement flows and understand IDPs’ current needs, vulnerabilities, coping mechanisms, as well as future challenges.Camp infrastructure mapping: IMPACT’s REACH Initiative is collecting information on formal IDP camps in Borno State to support site planning and the effective distribution of humanitarian assistance.Rapid assessments of informal IDP camps: IMPACT’s REACH Initiative is profiling informal IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno State, in order to better understand displacement dynamics of these IDP populations, while in parallel identifying common community services used by IDPs and barriers in accessing critical services.Cash Working Group support: IMPACT’s REACH Initiative has conducted research to support the implementation of cash programming across Borno State in close coordination with the CWG Chain of CommandUnder the authority of:In country: ACTED Country DirectorIn country: IMPACT Regional CoordinatorIn country: IMPACT Country Focal PointIn country: IMPACT Field ManagerIn country: IMPACT Sr Field OfficerIn country: IMPACT Field Officer Responsible for:· Their own activities· Enumeration teams Working RelationsInternal Relations:
IMPACT Sr Field Officer
IMPACT Field Officer
IMPACT Field Manager
IMPACT Assessment Officer
IMPACT and Girl Effect Monitoring Teams
Other relevant ACTED departments (Finance, Logistics, Secuirty, etc…)
External relations
DFID’s NENTAD PartnersResponsibilitiesUnder the direct line management of the IMPACT Field Officer, the IMPACT Field Assistant is responsible for (1) Training and Supervising IMPACT Monitors on quantitative data collection in field locations (2) Facilitating Focus Group discussions – FGDs (3) internal and external relations1. Research CyclesAssessment Preparation and Planning:The IMPACT Field Assistant will be responsible training teams on the use of data collection tools (ODK) and methodology, and leading the teams in the field.Ensuring that IMPACT monitoring activities are implemented in the field with relevant project and program objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelinesData collection and management
Directly supervise monitoring teams during data collection
Ensure regular situation updates on data collection is properly communicated. Provide support and follow up on identified challenges during the data collection process.
Under direct supervision of the IMPACT Field Officer , S/He will clean and manage qualitative, quantitative and spatial data collected by the IMPACT team and monitors.
The IMPACT Field Assistant will be responsible for conducting focus group discussion, facilitating or co-facilitating the discussion and recording results
Internal Relations
Routine communication of all field activities, data collection progress and other key findings to the IMPACT Field Officer in timely and effective manner
Responsible for directly supervising the activities of the monitors.
External RelationsThe IMPACT Field Assistant will work in close coordination with the field teams of other TPM consortium partners to ensure achievement of the overall goalsFoster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the field; establish and maintain a network of Local stakeholders (Bulamas, SEMA, NEMA, Government officials and other local authorities) to ensure smooth running of data collection.FLAT SupportThe IMPACT Field Assistant will have custodial responsibility for all IMPACT assets (computers, GPS devices, smart phones, etc) at their operational base, and will need to work with the IMPACT team and ACTED Logistics to ensure serviceability of assets and availability of consumables (printer ink, paper, pens, etc…)Other ResponsibilitiesThe IMPACT Field Officer may be called upon to work on other IMPACT programmes in various locations in Nigeria including, but not limited to, remote LGA capitals, as the security situation allows.REQUIREMEnTS
Bachelor’s degree with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies preferred
Strong Academic records, an asset
Fluency written and spoken fluency in English a must; additional fluency in Hausa and Kanuri preferred
Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM),also an asset.
Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong technical writing skills
Experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices
Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection
Experience hiring and managing casual laborers
Experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Excellent communication skill
Excellent time management skills
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
Ability to work independently
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Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.ACTED/IMPACT considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.CVs will be review on rolling bases.Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidates. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
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