Country: Jordan
Closing date: 09 Aug 2019
Scope of Work
Integrity is seeking a Field Coordinator – Research and Analysis for the anticipated USAID/Jordan Accountability and Research Team (ART) activity. The ART activity will provide third party monitoring (TPM); monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), as well as research, analysis, data visualization and mapping (R&A) services for USAID’s Middle East Bureau (MEB) programs implemented in Syria using use flexible, innovative and adaptive systems in case of unanticipated changes in USG policy and MEB Syria programs. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity.
The Field Coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of Field Researchers in Syria. This includes coordinating and managing their movements, technical outputs, delivery of work, and risk exposure and safety, as well as providing training to build their capacity and skills. S/He will be responsible for supporting regular, high-quality written reports on conflict trends and developments in Syria and other deliverables, as requested
This is a full-time position based in Amman. The position is open to national and international staff. This position is contingent on funding.
Terms of Reference
A. Manage the execution of the R&A approach and work plans:
- Design research methodologies for monthly and ad hoc atmospheric reporting, coordinating with technical leads to gain their feedback with the intended approach.
- Seek feedback on research questions and research methodology and adapt according to feedback from client and colleagues.
- Contribute to the drafting of high-quality monthly atmospheric reports before the end of each calendar month, in addition to other R&A reporting.
- Regular media monitoring of Syrian social media, activist pages and opposition media outlets to ensure triangulation of primary data collection.
- Close management of the R&A approach with Syria stakeholders and beneficiaries, ensuring Field Researchers apply principles of conflict-sensitivity, inclusiveness and “do no harm.”
B. Delivery of formal technical and capacity development training in Arabic for field staff:
- Conduct semi-annual performance appraisals of Field Researchers.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of team and individual professional and technical development plans for Field Researchers.
- Liaise with the relevant staff to develop and implement regular training sessions and workshops for Field Researchers.
- Deliver training sessions for Field Researchers in Arabic.
C. Analysis and reporting:
- As needed, support the analysis and drafting of written deliverables.
- Gather and analyze data on key issues to support regular and ad-hoc reporting. Sectors may include health, education, governance, essential services and livelihoods.
- As needed, support the reporting of findings. This may include through joint learning workshops, ad hoc briefings and formal written and verbal correspondence.
- Liaise on a regular basis with relevant staff to ensure the systematic storage, cleaning and security of all information gathered in the field.
- Work closely with the relevant staff to maximize data visualization in reporting wherever possible using maps, infographics, heat mapping and graphs.
D. Engage key Syrian stakeholders:
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with USAID/MEB Syria program stakeholders and IP staff, where relevant and allowable, to facilitate access and permissions for R&A activities.
- Build networks with Syrian stakeholders and entities for the purposes of data collection and contextual understanding.
E. Operations:
- Serve as the main point of contact for all incident response for Field Researchers in Syria.
- Regularly monitor and update field security plans as the situation in Syria requires.
- Coordinate with relevant project and Home Office staff to ensure the operational safety and security Field Researchers in Syria.
- Ensure that all Field Researchers understand and follow all standard operating procedures, properly reporting their movements and activities to project staff.
Education and Experience
- Previous experience in a similar Syria-facing role (essential).
- Fluent Arabic with command of Syrian colloquial dialect (essential).
- Excellent English writing skills and experience in report writing for international clients.
- Strong management and people skills, highly organised and able to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Developed network of contacts within Syria.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in development or humanitarian programming (preferred).
- Experience in managing teams of field officers within Syria.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, modern languages or other relevant field.
Languages:
- Written and oral fluency in English (required); and Arabic (required).
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.
The closing date for initial applications is 9 August 2019. However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.