Administration & HR
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Version 01/2022

Job Description

Position Field Assistant- Information Management Starting Date ASAP
Duration 31 December 2024(Possibility to extend) Publication Date 17 September 2024
Location Cox’s Bazar Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 40,000-43,000 BDT    
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 2017 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sector of Site Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Based Protection,Information Management, Drain Monitoring & Intervention, Emergency Preparedness Response, & SuLMER & 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 harrasement principles and guidelines
  • Confidentiality
Key roles and responsibilities

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

  • Support Field Coordinator for coordination with local authorities, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), SMS agencies, implementing agency staff, and local communities, to ensure that field teams have the necessary permissions and support to work effectively

         Assessment/Camp Monitoring

  • Support day-to-day planning of data collection carried out by IM field teams, in coordination with Field Officer
  • Ensure the presence of enumerators and volunteers as per the activity plan during Assessment/camp Monitoring
  • Monitor the quality of activities carried out by enumerators (host) and volunteers (Rohingya), and provide immediate support and direction in coordination with Field Officer
  • Track progress of day-to-day data collection against agreed targets and provide daily progress reports to Field Officer
  • Track enumerators’ attendance, assets, log sheet and logistics item daily, and handover required documents and assets to Field Officer after completion of activity
  • Support field teams in troubleshooting issues encountered in the field
  • The Field Assistant-IM will be the focal person of his assigned camp for the activity Camp Facility and Infrastructure Monitoring
  • Contribute to other official tasks as assigned by Field Officer

      Training and preparation

  • Support Project Officer-IM/ GIS Officer -IM for the translation of questionnaires into Bangla/Rohingya dialect if required
  • Review questionnaire with Project Officer-IM / GIS Officer -IM and share feedback
  • Support Project Officer-IM/ GIS Officer -IM in the facilitation of the training
  • Ensure presence of the enumerators in the training venue
  • Attend capacity building training

Educational Requirements
At least Bachelor's degree in relevant field (any field of social sciences, development studies, BBA, Economics, Environmental Science etc.)

        Experience Requirements

      • At least 1-2 years of working experience in NGOs/INGOs, especially in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Information Management, Research
      • Good written and verbal communication in English.
      • Experience of working in Rohingya Response

        Key Skills:

  • Map Navigation-Field Map
  • Mobile Data Collection-(KOBO/Google Form)
  • Research Technique
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree                                                                            

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Statistics or Computer Science.
Selection Criteria
  • 1-2 years of working experience in NGOs/INGOs, especially in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Information Management, Research will get advantage.
  • Good written and verbal communication in English.
  • Experience of working in Rohingya Response
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with 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 application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)
Please send your application by 28 September 2024 to the following addresses:
by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for Field Assistant”. 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 material is not returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply