Field Assistant

Position: Field Assistant.

Reports to:  Emergency Shelter & NFIs Distribution Officer.

Supervision of: Field distributers / Casual workers.

Duty station:    Aden with travelling to the targeted Governorates (Aden, Aldaleah, Abyan, Lahj, Hodiedah, Shabwah and Taiz).

Travel:  80%.

Contract duration: 6 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to funding availability. 

Job responsibilities:

1-Carry out NFIs distributions in the target locations.

2-Hold project orientation sessions for beneficiaries following a participatory approach.

3-Lead the beneficiaries’ selection and verification process as per the selection criteria, update beneficiary database if required.Make sure that beneficiary selection is done appropriately.

4-Organize distributions (NFIs); make sure all distributions are done timely and effective manner, ensure the safety and protection of beneficiaries.

5-In charge of the day to day guidance of the Project monitors, making sure that the project implementation is in line with NMO technical guideline and donor regulations and are done on time with quality.

6-Actively participate in community need assessments and identify beneficiaries in need.

7-Liaise with NMO partners (especially local authorities) and other stakeholders (community leaders, Sheikh Area).

8-Data entry for the beneficiaries lists.

9-Follow up on a daily basis Carry out any other relevant task to the position as requested by the line manager.

Qualifications:

1 years’ relevant experience from a humanitarian context. 
2. Have a minimum of diploma in any science or social sciences or any other relevant field.
4. Be able to use of software, including Word, Excel.
5. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, knowledge of English is desirable. 
6. Have good capacity to work in a team.
7. Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.

Personal qualities:

1- Handling insecure environment.

2- Planning and delivering results.

3- Strong communication skills and self-confident to speak in public.

4- Able to work under pressure and for extended working hours.

5-Strong analytical skills, able of making decisions.

6-Takes initiatives, has creative thinking and focuses on solutions rather than problems.

7-Open to learning and criticism, willing to improve where needed.

8-Able to travel to remote rural area including overnight stay.

To apply for this job, please send your CV and covering letter to:  [email protected]  

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