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REACH Field Officer- Benghazi

Background on 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 endeavors 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. ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 380 projects a year reaching over 18 million beneficiaries with 160 international staff and more than 3,500 national staff.

ACTED has been operating in Libya since 2011, currently delivering assistance from its field level offices in Tripoli, Benghazi and Sebha with support from 12 international and 60 national staff.  ACTED’s ongoing programming aims to respond to the country’s most pressing emergency needs whilst building the resilience of communities through support to civil society and local governance. This includes an unconditional multi-purpose cash program, protection monitoring, helpline, and referral services, and quick impact projects (QIPs). Furthermore, ACTED is offering capacity building, grants, and networking opportunities to civil society and local governance actors under its Civil Initiatives Libya (CIL) program.

Position Profile:

• Position: REACH Field Officer
• Base: Benghazi
• Gender: Any
• Contract duration: 3 months (renewable)
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Starting date: ASAP
• Closing date: 9th-Nov-2021

ASSIGNMENT:
In coordination with the REACH Operations manager and the REACH Senior Field Officer, the
REACH Field Officer will be responsible for data collection in the field, enumerators training as
well as establishing and maintaining contacts with local partners.

Responsibilities:

Data Collection in the Field
 Collect data independently in line with specified tools and methodology.
 Collect data from the Enumerators, check quality 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

Qualifications and Experience:
 Willingness to lead data collection across region covered by designated field office – East of
Libya
 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

All employees of ACTED and IMPACT Initiatives/REACH are required to sign and follow the Code
of Conduct in all professional matters, which is annexed to all contracts. This includes upholding
the highest professional standards and ethical behavior in the workplace, and when in contact with
beneficiaries, or information about beneficiaries. ACTED and IMPACT Initiatives/REACH prioritize
accountability to communities in all operations, and expect employees to do the same.

How to Apply:

• To Apply: We look forward to receiving both: Cover letter+ your CV with 2-3 references attached by email to: benghazi.jobs@acted.org
• THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR HAS TO BE SUBJECTED IN YOUR EMAIL, OTHERWISE YOUR CV WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Please note that in line with ACTED-terrorism policy, and in accordance with donors’ compliance requirements, ACTED reserves the right to carry out anti-terrorism checks on its board members, staff, volunteers, consultants, financial service providers, contractors and sub-contractors. To this end, confirmation of an employment offer with ACTED will be subject to background checks which may include anti-terrorism screening.