CBT Field Assistant at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) - 8 Openings

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: CBT Field Assistant

Locations: Geidam, Yunusari and Yusufari Yobe,
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Scope of the Vacancy

• The CBT Field Assistants will provide support to multi-sectorial intervention towards IDPs in NE Nigeria, in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the program by managing data and facilitating program implementation at state level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager.
• The CBT Field Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of WFP funded General Food Distribution via CVA (Unconditional Resource Transfer) Project in Geidam, Yunusari and Yusufari LGA of Yobe state. Focusing on IDPs and vulnerable host communities.
• The CBT Field Assistants will ensure distribution, monitoring and mobilisation of the community to encourage their participation in the distribution activities.
• The CBT Field Assistants will be responsible for data gathering, analysis and reporting activities. S/he will assist in tracking progress of key indicators and provide timely reports to the Project Manager and Programme Manager.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator and in collaboration with the Deputy Project Manager, the Project Manager and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, she/he will:

• Ensures high quality cash transfer programming in line with generally accepted standards, supports the operation and implementation of cash transfer programming.
• Conduct the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at the field level, as laid out in the Detail Implementation Plan
• Participants in conducting post distribution monitoring (PDM) and market price monitoring (MPM).
• Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries;
• Assist in training of field monitors on cash transfer programming.
• Actively participates in targeting, SCOPE registration and card distribution
• Assist in the setup of distribution sites and ensure they are in accordance with standard guidelines.
• Lead the market assessment to ascertain the prevailing market price and most profitable skills in the intervention locations.
• Monitor redemption process in vendor’s shops and report any irregularities.
• Prompt submission of daily, weekly and monthly reporting of activity progress to the CBT supervisor.
• Coordinate sensitization of project participants on monthly basis before every redemption.
• Properly engage with stakeholders in conformity with COOPI core value.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or her/his designate.
• Maintenance of an effective record and filing system for all distribution data, registers and records including correspondences and other related documents for quick and easy reference.
• Report any issue which needs immediate action to the Field Officer and Field Coordinator and follow up on the resolution of such issues.
• Conduct verification and screening of the non-beneficiaries who want to be included in the programme. Check their documentation and communicate their names to the Data Tally Clerk to avoid duplications.
• Conduct MUAC screening of the beneficiaries if needed.
• Supervising the Community Mobilisers, daily labourers and volunteers.
• Conduct verification of beneficiaries at distribution point, ensuring that rations are distributed only to the entitled and registered beneficiaries.
• Fill in the GFD register accurately, with information on beneficiaries’ Household status and MUAC screening for children.
• Conduct registration of new beneficiaries, ensuring accountability by checking the documentation provided by the beneficiary and by issuing accurate ration cards.
• Distribution of supplementary food to eligible and verified households.
• Provide sensitization sessions on Food Security, Livelihoods and nutrition (IYCF) and hygiene practices.
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the GFD Field Officers or the Field Coordinator.
• Participate in the field work of surveys, Baselines, Mid-term Reviews, and end line.
• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing community mobilisers and daily labourers on such principles.

Work with program teams to ensure COOPI information on program activities is shared within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks:

• Collaborate with government and humanitarian partners to ensure the smooth sharing of information in consultation with the Project Manager/Field Coordinator/Program Manager
• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Agricultural, Nutrition, Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies or related academic disciplines, with previous experience working in developmental and emergency projects
• University Degree / HND / OND in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in connection with project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character.
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable.
• Ability to write reports.
• Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• A good experience in supervision is required.
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Be professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive
• 6 months to 1 year in Distribution, CVAs and FSL related work experience with an iNGO
• Experience in In-kind food distribution activities from planning to execution, monitoring and reporting.
• Have excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Be excellent in communication skills and proficient in report writing
• Be resident and familiar with the terrain in the Northeast Nigeria.
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming (Access, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word).
• Knowledge and experience in using database specific software.
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams
• Perform any other related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor
• Given the stressful nature of Yobe security situation, which remains fluid and unpredictable and its high interpersonal and communication skills demands, the CBT officer will need to be able to fit easily into a complex and operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).
• Proficient in data collection and handling bulk registers of beneficiaries.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please note that any late application or incomplete submission will not be considered and thus will be disregarded immediately.
• Applicants shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from and or living Yobe will be prioritised.
• Candidates who reside and have resided for years within the location where the position is advertised are strongly encouraged to apply
• All qualified candidates living within Damaturu are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the Project Manager and direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.