Job Description

Field Officer Overview

?A Field Officer is responsible for the successful execution of an organization's projects or services in external locations. This includes fieldwork, data collection, community engagement, and ensuring operations align with project goals and organizational standards.

? Key Responsibilities

?Project Implementation & Monitoring:

?Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure activities are implemented according to plan and timeline.

?Oversee and coordinate day-to-day field operations and the work of any on-site support staff or teams.

?Ensure strict compliance with project policies, regulations, and health and safety standards.

?Data Collection & Reporting:

?Collect, record, and verify high-quality data through surveys, inspections, and assessments for monitoring and evaluation.

?Input data into relevant software and perform initial analysis.

?Prepare and submit regular, accurate reports (e.g., weekly, monthly progress reports, field visit reports) to the management team.

?Stakeholder & Community Engagement:

?Act as the primary liaison between the organization and local stakeholders, including community members, beneficiaries, local authorities, and partners.

?Build and maintain strong, trustworthy relationships to facilitate project uptake and resolve conflicts.

?Conduct community outreach, mobilization, and awareness-raising activities.

?Capacity Building & Support:

?Facilitate or deliver training sessions and workshops for beneficiaries or local staff.

?Provide on-site technical support and guidance as needed.

?Identify challenges and propose data-driven solutions and improvements for existing initiatives.

? Essential Qualifications and Skills

?Education & Experience

?Education: A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Project Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a field related to the specific sector).

?Experience: Proven experience (often 1-3+ years) in a field-based role, community mobilization, or project implementation.

?Core Skills

?Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with diverse groups. Proficiency in local languages is often highly desirable.

?Data Management: Proficient in data collection methods, analysis, and report writing.

?Organizational & Time Management: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and maintain accurate records with minimal supervision.

?Problem-Solving: Proactive and effective in identifying, assessing, and resolving issues that arise in the field.

?Adaptability & Resilience: Willingness to travel extensively and work independently in potentially challenging, remote, or varied field environments.

?Would you like me to focus on the Field Officer job description for a specific sector like NGO/Development or Agriculture?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?10,146.47 - ?27,893.48 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person