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Job Description

Position Project Officer-IM (re-advertise) Starting Date ASAP
Duration 31 December 2023 Publication Date 18/09/2023
Location Cox’s Bazar Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 60,000-63,000 BDT    
About 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 endeavours 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. With a team of 4,800 national and 450 international staff, ACTED is active in 38 countries and implements more than 505 projects a year, reaching over 20 million beneficiaries. More on www.acted.org

In Bangladesh, ACTED is launching an emergency operation to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sector of Site Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Based Protection, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness, and 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 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 and Abuse principles and guidelines
  • Confidentiality
Key roles and responsibilities

Qualitative and quantitative research:

  • Prepare MEAL plan as per the yearly research plan shared by programme partner
  • Develop ToR for conducting quantitative or qualitative research, data collection tools,
  • Digitize the questionnaire using online data collection platforms e.g., KOBO, ODK, Commcare etc. XLS coding, translation
  • Finalize the tool with feedback from ACTED and programme partner

Capacity building:

  • Enhance the capacity of project staffs on data collection, data analysis, data visualization.
  • Train enumerators on assessment questionnaire, map packages

Coordination and monitoring of data collection activities

  • Work with field staff to design and implement assessment procedures, including coordinating and ensuring timely data collection and analysis
  • Facilitate daily debriefings with the teams of enumerators during the data collection period to reflect on the survey processes and identify any issues or concerns
  • Contribute to the management of logistics, financial, administration and HR processes related to research cycles

Reporting

  • Prepare quantitative or qualitative report, factsheet on time and share with team for feedback

Data management

  • Collect project related data from field using digital data collection platform as per key indicators & activities of the project.
  • Design, develop and manage database along with dashboard & track progress of the project through IPTT (Indicator Performance Tracking Table). Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis.
  • Produce and update information products such as reports, charts, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline.

Supporting coordination with external partners

  • Manage external coordination with qualitative research partners by providing technical backstopping, logistical support, and field management support as necessary
  • Attend and contribute to assessment planning meetings with external partners
  • Conduct debriefings and presentations of assessment findings with external partners
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree

  • BSC in Information Management, IT, and Data analysis or another relevant technical field.
  • Masters's Degree in any relevant field is preferable
Selection Criteria
  • Minimum 2-year experience in similar position
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Previous experience conducting field data collection with humanitarian or development organizations desirable
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both field teams, local authorities, and local communities
  • Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
  • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field
  • Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
How to apply

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and three references. The application form is available here

Please send your application by 23 September 2023  to the following addresses:

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for Project Officer-IM”. Ensure a working phone number is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application material is not returnable.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply