JOB DESCRIPTION
Data Collection Officer

Issued on
05/12/2017

Issued by
Head of Mission

Category
Officer and Specialist

Level
OB

Country and Base Assignment: Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar

The Data Collection Officer is primarily responsible for the collection of various data from the field sites especially on services provided by various actors to feed into, update and maintain the 4Ws.

• Contribute to the data collection schedule with the Site Coordination Team Leader
• Feed into enhancing data collection tools as necessary
• Conduct FGD and KII to gather information on needs as identified by the community in a protection oriented and inclusive manner

2. Implementation

• Using relevant tools, collect in an accurate fashion data and information on services provided, gaps in services provided, actors on site and other activities as necessary
• Establish relations with agency staff, various actors, community focal points, leaders, Majis, and other local authorities on site
• Feed into the 4W database
• Potentially manage community volunteers and/or workers on site
• Provide technical support and trainings as necessary to community workers and volunteers
• Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her supervisor
• Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions

3. Logistics / Administration / HR

• When managing daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her supervisor manager and the administrative service
• Track usage with monitoring tools provided

4. Reporting, monitoring and follow-up

• Monitor the regular activities implemented by all actors on site and report key elements to his/her supervisor
• Monitor all new developments on site and report key elements to his/her supervisor
• Report any issues, gaps, needs as necessary to Site Coordination Team Leader
• Establish and maintain good relations with local participants, communities (populations) in the operational fields, RRRC representatives and contractors/workers
• Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her supervisor any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of PUI teams

• Line manager:  Site Coordination Team Leader
• Functional manager:  N/A
• Management:  N/A

• Language skills: Fluent in English, Fluent in Bangla (including knowledge of local dialect of Chittagong)
• Computer Skills:  Good knowledge of MS office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Education degree: National Diploma in a relevant field (humanities, social sciences…)
• Work experience:

  Previous experience with NGOs/INGOs is a strong asset
  Previous experience in Humanitarian work an asset
  Previous experience in data collection an asset

• Commitment to the NGO values and principles
• Detail oriented
• Teamwork
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Adaptability
• Stress Management and flexibility
• Problem solving
• Strong people and interpersonal skills

All-inclusive between: 40,700-50,700 BDT