Field Monitor

Job Advertisement
Ver.Mar.2026
Job Title: Field Monitor
Location: Baidoa District, Bay Region, Somalia
Contract period: 20 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and
funding)
Work Arrangements On Site
Salary Range: $400 - $500.
Closing Date: 28th March 2026
Ver.Mar.2026
Who We Are
Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving
emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable,
community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance.
Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring,
and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with
the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Position Overview
The Field Monitor will support day-to-day field-level implementation, monitoring, and verification of all
project activities involving widow-led households, orphaned children, livelihood groups, and peer groups.
The role ensures accountability, accurate data collection, and timely reporting in line with Human Appeal
Somalia’s standards
Main Responsibilities
 Conduct routine field monitoring visits to beneficiary households, livelihood groups, and peer
education sessions.
 Support verification of beneficiary selection and ensure criteria are correctly applied.
 Monitor IGA activities, group savings, loan cycles, and utilization of revolving funds.
 Collect baseline, midline and end line data as guided by the M&E Coordinator.
 Attend and observe group meetings, saving sessions, and training activities.
 Verify school attendance of orphaned children through school visits and registers.
 Document project progress using monitoring tools, photos, attendance sheets, and reports.
 Support the functioning of the beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanism.
 Report protection concerns or irregularities immediately to the supervisor.
 Assist in mobilizing communities for assessments, trainings, and other project events

Qualifications & Experience
 Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, or
related field.
 Minimum 1–2 years of experience in humanitarian or development projects.
 Experience working with vulnerable groups—widows, orphans, women, and community groups.
 Knowledge of livelihoods, IGAs, savings groups, or cash-based programs is an advantage.
 Strong skills in data collection, verification, and reporting.
Skills & Competencies
 with local context and ability to travel within Baidoa communities.
 Excellent written and verbal communication.
 Honest, detail-oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality.
 Familiarity Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Fluency in Somali; Basic English is an added advantage.

How to apply
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of
success submit your application cover letter and CV as single PDF document- The cover letter being the first page to;
[email protected] with subject line Field Monitor by or before 28th March 2026. Apply today to become our
Field Monitor – we would love to hear from you.
* Qualified Female candidates are encourage to apply. Candidates from Bidoa will be given priority.
Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal
authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station (Baidoa).
Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly
encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.