Field Officer (field team specialist) in ACTED

ACTED is a French NGO founded in 1993 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides ongoing support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and preparedness for the long-term challenges facing populations in order to break the cycle of poverty, promote development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our employees are always ready to respond to emergencies, support and restore sustainable development through 450 projects in 43 countries.

ASSIGNMENT

IMPACT has been active in Ukraine since 2015, working primarily in government-controlled and non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. Following the full-scale invasion in February 2022, IMPACT significantly scaled-up its activities, operating across the whole country to support evidence-based planning and prioritization. Officer (FIELD) and/or Operations Manager (FIELD), the incumbent is responsible for supporting the IMPACT/REACH team on field coordination, external relations, and assessment activities. a timely manner in terms coordination, security situation, requesting trainings, etc.

Field operation tasks

• Plan data collection by area, including preparation of movement plans of field teams, coordination with FLAT, Security andArea Coordinator and other relevant steps.
• Test and proofread data collection tools, provide timely feedback and pilot them in person if requested.
• Manage field team(-s) during data collection and personally participate in data collection as a lead of the team of enumerators and/or as a member of field team.
• Conduct monitoring of field team(-s) and fill in the monitoring form in timely manner
• Search and check relevant information in/from Internet resources.
• Manage official correspondence with a wide range of actors (local communities, authorities, facilities, etc.) about upcoming field activities, including following up on it.
• Organize and facilitate training for field team(-s) (enumerators and team leaders), including piloting data collection tools in the fields directly.
• Follow up on feedback from the data team on questionnaire during data cleaning.
• Fill out temporary staff appraisal forms and support enumerators with best practices.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the tasks assigned to the field unit.

External engagement

• Coordinate all field related activities with local authorities, military structures, facilities, partners, and other relevant stakeholders and act as a focal point for communication with them.
• Represent IMPACT/REACH at coordination forums if requested.
• Lead and/or participate in external team meetings/dissemination events and take meeting minutes as requested and based on available capacity.
• Follow up with IMPACT/REACH Units and Teams members on requests from local authorities.
• Maintain and constantly update the contact database of local authorities and partner organizations active in areas under responsibility.
• Support with organization of events with different stakeholders as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the tasks assigned to external engagement process of the field unit.

 REQUIREMENTS

Education

• University-level degree in social sciences, media studies, or any other relevant field.

Technical requirements: 

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience is desirable
• Experience of work with local government authorities, international or local aid organizations is desirable
• Professional fluency in Ukrainian (both oral and written), English starting from A2.2/pre-intermediate
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Presentation skills
• Good command of Kobo Toolbox
• Readiness for business trips

Soft skills

• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively in terms of process development and optimization.
• Adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Stress resistance.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and conflict-solving skills.
• Flexibility and desire to learn new tools.
• Strong team player.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV in English to apply for this position. Please make sure your CV clearly shows why you would be a good fit for this position with REACH. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACTED is an equal opportunity employer.

Увага! Згідно чинного законодавства, при працевлаштуванні військовозобов'язані громадяни України зобов'язані надати військово-облікові документи та оновити свої військово-облікові дані.

Attention! Per current legislation, individuals subject to military service duty must provide updated military registration documents while being employed.

Ми пропонуємо

• Офіційне працевлаштування;
• Регулярний перегляд заробітної плати;
• 28 календарних днів щорічної відпустки;
• 3 додаткові дні відпустки на рік згідно з внутрішніми політиками;
• Оплата лікарняних у розмірі 100% заробітної плати (до 15 днів на рік) згідно з внутрішніми політиками;
• Можливість працювати віддалено 2 дні на тиждень згідно з внутрішніми політиками;
• Медичне страхування та страхування життя після завершення початкового контрактного періоду;
• Комфортний сучасний офіс із зоною для відпочинку, де завжди доступні чай та кава;
• Дружня мультикультурна команда, яка підтримує розвиток і відкритість;
• Доступ до консультацій з професійним психологом для підтримки ментального здоров’я;
• Курси англійської мови для покращення комунікаційних навичок;
• Перспективи кар’єрного зростання.

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