VAC-12382 Field Operations Assistant DTM

Working under the overall supervision of the Program Officer (DTM) Maiduguri & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM), the successful candidate will be accountable & responsible for the implementation, oversight & coordination of the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) operational activities. S / he will coordinate, in close collaboration with the partners on the field, the data collection process & analysis in the region(s) s / he has been assigned to.

• Plan, coordinate & implement strategies to collect, analyze & disseminate data on IDPs in close collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) & other relevant partners on the field.

• Provide training & support to relevant partners on data collection & analysis based on the DTM methodology & tools. 

• Monitor & evaluate the DTM operations, identifying areas of improvement & enhanced efficiency. 

• Be responsible for all administrative arrangements on the field, including payment of staff, review, adjustment & endorsement of bills & invoices.

• Be responsible for sending the information collected on the field in a timely manner & according to the standards & requirements of the DTM program. 

• Keep abreast of all stakeholders & interagency assessments, reports & relevant material related to Internally Displaced Persons IDP’s).

• Prepare a narrative report regarding the implementation of activities weekly.

• Represent the DTM program in all meetings events organized at the local level.

• Build the capacity of the our clients staff involved in DTM activities.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

This role works under the overall supervision of the Program Officer (DTM) Maiduguri & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM).

• Bachelors degree or diploma in humanitarian, political or social science or related field with a minimum 2 years’ experience in related field, experience in statistical tools, reporting, liaising with government authorities advantageous, preferably within the international humanitarian field.

• Must be fluent in English & Hausa.

• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.

• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.

• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.

• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.

• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.

• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.

• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.

• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.

• Displays mastery of subject matter.

• Contributes to a collegial team environment, incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.

• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.

• Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of our client (optional depending on position level).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is an advantage.

• Requires the technical skills to use design software programs mentioned above & possess a general interest & aptitude for learning new technology.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills, including experience presenting to multiple audiences (e.g., technical & non technical, government circle).

• Interpersonal skills & very friendly disposition stemming from proven experience.

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.

• This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates.

• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

• The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.