Field Assistant – Dhusamareb, Somalia

CTG

Field Assistant – Dhusamareb, Somalia

Vacancy id VAC-6984
Job title VAC-6984 Field Assistant
Location Dhusamareb
Apply by 09-Mar-2022
Start date 01-Apr-2022
Duration 5 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Development Studies with 2 years of professional experiences or High School degree / Certificate with 4 years of professional experiences in the above fields (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 5 year/s of demonstrable relevant Data Collection experience (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
Fluent in Somali (essential).
CTG overview CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of position Since 2008, our client in close partnership with the govt., UN & NGOs has been addressing a range of critical emergency humanitarian situations in Somalia. Since 2016, our client Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been tracking & analysing human mobility in different displacement contexts, in a continuous manner.
Role objectives The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:

  • Support the running of DTM in Galmudug state, providing regular updates on context, including security changes is displacement dynamics.
  • Provide daily support to the Enumerators.
  • Support the Senior Operations & Administration Assistant in recruiting & deploy Enumerators before, during & after in emergency cases using DTM different type of tools whenever crisis occurs.
  • Monitor & report on the day to day data collection & any other activities related to DTM which includes mobility tracking & transhumance tracking tool.
  • Provide a final field report to the DTM Program Manager at the end of the fieldwork in each assessment, including preliminary findings.
  • Coordinate & arrange meetings with Mayor’s office, govt. ministries, partner NGO’s & UN agencies.
  • Ensure all data are kept safe & confidential through applying IOM’s data protection principles.
  • Support the effective displacement tracking project implementation, ensure regular monitoring as per agreed timelines, prepare project status & progress reports.
  • Monitor / report to IOM management any security incidents & ensure DTM data collection activities abide by security regulations.
  • With inputs from the Information Management Officer, provide regular feedback to Enumerators & Senior Enumerators on the quality of data collected.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting This role will work under the direct supervision of Senior Operations & Admin Assistant & the overall supervision of the DTM Program Manager.
Key competencies
  • University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Development Studies with 2 years of professional experiences or High School degree / Certificate with 4 years of professional experiences in the above fields.
  • Experience in using ODK or KOBO or any mobile application which is used to collect data.
  • Good knowledge of data collection techniques, including surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions.
  • Understanding of pastoralism dynamics in Galmudug state an advantage.
  • Experience conducting training & supervising Enumerators / data collection exercises.
  • Experience liaising with govt. authorities & other stakeholders.
  • Excellent knowledge of Galmudug state.
  • Knowledge of other Somalia states, regions & districts is an advantage.
  • Must have atleast 5 years of Awork experience in Africa.
  • Must be fluent in English & Somali.
  • Respects, promotes individual, cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
  • Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
  • Develops, promotes effective collaboration within, across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
  • Produces, delivers quality results in a service oriented, timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
  • Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities, assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
  • Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
  • Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.
Team management This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
  • Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
  • At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG charge candidates a fee, this includes during the application stage, interview, processing, assessment & training.

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