Field Monitor – Monitoring and Accountability (M&A) at FACT Foundation

Responsibility

The Field Monitor’s responsibilities include the following and not limited to:

Monitoring and Data Collection at the Field Level

• Conduct frequent field visits to project sites to observe distribution process activities, interview stakeholders, and gather information.
• Review project reports, financial records, and other relevant documentation on-site.
• Conduct structured/unstructured interviews with beneficiaries, cooperating partners (CPs), and government/community stakeholders to gather feedback and assess impact.
• Ensure regular situation updates on data collection are properly communicated. Provide support and follow-up on identified challenges during the data collection process.
• Administer monitoring tools during distribution activities for both quantitative and qualitative monitoring.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Organize and compile data collected from field visits, interviews, and documents.
• Verify the accuracy and reliability of the collected data through cross-checking, triangulation, and validation processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends, challenges, and successes related to project implementation and outcomes.
• Write detailed reports that summarize findings, observations, issues, and recommendations.
• Present monitoring findings to relevant stakeholders, including cooperating partners (CP), government representatives, and beneficiaries at the field level.
• Conduct post-distribution debriefs and provide feedback to government and community stakeholders and cooperating partners on best practices, lessons learned, and improvement areas.
• Routine communication of all field monitoring activities, work order progress, and other key findings to management promptly and effectively.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the field; establish and maintain a network of Local stakeholders (Bulamas, local government officials, and other local authorities) to ensure the smooth running of monitoring activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years working in humanitarian responses.
• Substantial knowledge regarding conducting data collection in an NGO.
• Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM) is an asset.
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools 
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection
• Experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English is a must; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work in security-prone areas
• Internal and External Relations