Field Operations Assistant DTM at Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operations Assistant DTM

Vacancy ID: VAC-12382
Location: Yobe
Start date: 01-Sep-2024
Duration: 6 months (renewable)

Overview of Position

• Working under the overall supervision of the Program Officer (DTM) Maiduguri & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM), the successful candidate will be accountable & responsible for the implementation, oversight & coordination of the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) operational activities.
• S / he will coordinate, in close collaboration with the partners on the field, the data collection process & analysis in the region(s) s / he has been assigned to.

Role Objectives

• Plan, coordinate & implement strategies to collect, analyze & disseminate data on IDPs in close collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) & other relevant partners on the field.
• Provide training & support to relevant partners on data collection & analysis based on the DTM methodology & tools. 
• Monitor & evaluate the DTM operations, identifying areas of improvement & enhanced efficiency. 
• Be responsible for all administrative arrangements on the field, including payment of staff, review, adjustment & endorsement of bills & invoices.
• Be responsible for sending the information collected on the field in a timely manner & according to the standards & requirements of the DTM program. 
• Keep abreast of all stakeholders & interagency assessments, reports & relevant material related to Internally Displaced Persons IDP's).
• Prepare a narrative report regarding the implementation of activities weekly.
• Represent the DTM program in all meetings events organized at the local level.
• Build the capacity of the our clients staff involved in DTM activities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project Reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Program Officer (DTM) Maiduguri & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM).

Key Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Humanitarian, Political or Social Science or related field with a minimum 2 years’ experience in related field, experience in statistical tools, reporting, liaising with government authorities advantageous, preferably within the international humanitarian field.
• Must be fluent in English & Hausa.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment, incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
• Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of our client (optional depending on position level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is an advantage.
• Requires the technical skills to use design software programs mentioned above & possess a general interest & aptitude for learning new technology.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills, including experience presenting to multiple audiences (e.g., technical & non technical, government circle).
• Interpersonal skills & very friendly disposition stemming from proven experience.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Additional information

• Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2024.