Administration & HR
HR-N2
Version 01/2022
Position Field Assistant - IM Starting Date  ASAP
Duration 30 June 2026 Publication Date 11 January 2026
Location Ukhiya Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 50,000 to 52,000 BDT    
Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Acted

Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, Acted started its activities in 2018 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management Support, NFI/LPG Distribution, Natural Resource Management, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness Response, CDCS in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

Code Of Conduct

All staff is required to abide by and observe :

  • NGO Child Protection Policy
  • NGO Code of conduct
  • NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
  • NGO Data Protection Policy
  • Non-discrimination policy
  • Transparency, integrity, and accountability
  • Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
  • Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
  • Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassement principles and guidelines
  • Confidentiality

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.

  • All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements.
  • All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.
  • Managers will have a special responsibility to foster a safe environment.
  • Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions.
Key roles and responsibilities

The Field Assistant-IM will be responsible for the following tasks:

Coordination

  • Act as the primary focal point for field-level coordination related to IM activities.
  • Ensure effective communication between the field team, enumerators, volunteers, and relevant stakeholders to address operational challenges and emerging needs during field activities.
  • Support coordination with camp authorities and partners for smooth implementation of assessments and monitoring activities.

Assessment/Camp Monitoring

  • Support and supervise the day-to-day planning and implementation of data collection activities in line with the approved workplan and project timeline.
  • Ensure the presence of enumerators (host) and volunteers (Rohingya) as per the activity plan and maintain accurate attendance records.
  • Monitor the quality of data collection activities, providing on-site guidance and troubleshooting in close coordination with the Field Officer.
  • Track daily progress of data collection against targets and share timely updates with the Field Officer and IM team.
  • Oversee tracking and proper use of enumerators’ attendance sheets, logbooks, assets, and logistics items, ensuring complete handover to the Field Coordinator upon completion of activities.
  • Identify and manage field-level challenges, providing timely solutions and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Serve as the focal point for assigned camp-level activities related to Camp Facility and Infrastructure Monitoring.
  • Support additional field tasks as assigned by the Field Coordinator to ensure effective and efficient implementation.

Technical Support (IM & GIS)

  • Provide field-level technical support for digital data collection tools (e.g., KoBoToolbox, ODK), including troubleshooting and basic configuration support.
  • Support data quality checks and preliminary data cleaning, including identification of inconsistencies, missing values, and logical errors, and report findings to the IM team.
  • Assist in Field Maps and GIS-related activities, including basic GPS point collection, verification of spatial data, and support for mapping exercises under guidance of the IM/GIS team.
  • Support the use and updating of camp maps, facility maps, and monitoring layers to reflect field-level changes.
  • Maintain proper documentation of data collection processes, field issues, and technical observations for IM records.

Training and preparation

  • Support the translation and contextualization of questionnaires into Bangla and Rohingya dialects, in coordination with the Data Management Officer–IM / Information Management Analyst.
  • Review questionnaires and tools with the IM team and provide constructive, field-based feedback.
  • Facilitate and support training sessions for enumerators, ensuring full attendance, active participation, and understanding of tools and methodologies.
  • Lead training sessions when required, ensuring enumerators are well-prepared to use digital data collection tools and follow standard assessment protocols.
  • Participate in capacity-building and refresher trainings to strengthen IM, data quality, and GIS-related competencies.

Reporting

  • Support field-level reporting, including daily progress updates, issue tracking, and activity summaries.
  • Contribute to the preparation of assessment and monitoring reports by providing field insights, data validation feedback, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure timely submission of all field-related reports, logs, and supporting materials to the Field Coordinator and IM team.
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (any field of social sciences, development studies, BBA, Economics, Environmental Science etc.) with 02 years of relevant experience or Higher Secondary or School Diploma with 05 years of relevant experience.
Selection Criteria
  • For Bachelors with at least 2-3 years of experience in related field.
  • For Diploma or HSC with at least 4-5 years of experience in the related field.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel to the field.
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
  • High level of honesty and integrity.
  • Good at written and verbal English and Bangla.
  • Fluency in Chittagonian dialect
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and multi-cultural environments.
  • Habituated to extensive field visits.
How to apply

For your understanding of Acted’s recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Procedure Memo before applying. The memo is available in both languages below:
English Version & Bangla Version

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)
Please send your application by 20 January 2026 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write in the subject line of your application, Application for Field Assistant-IM. To ensure your application in our recruitment process, kindly remember to include the specified subject line in your email. Ensure a working phone number/email address is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application materials are non-returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.