DTM Field Assistant

• Somalia continues to face complex emergencies & post crisis challenges that require effective coordination & response. Our client in Somalia, through the Emergency & Post Crisis (EPC) pillar, provides integrated support to affected populations in various sectors, including WASH, SNFI, CCCM, health, livelihoods, climate & durable solutions. The EPC pillar plays a critical role in addressing humanitarian needs, facilitating recovery & building resilience among vulnerable communities in Somalia.

• Alongside frontline activities our client in Somalia has been implementing the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) program which encompasses mobility tracking, flow monitoring & surveys that aim at supporting evidence based programming. As a co chair of the Information Management & Assessments Working Group (IMAWG) & key member of Internally Displaced Peoples Working Group (IDPWG), the DTM program is enabling humanitarian actors to plan & respond to needs in Somalia & across the region.

• Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer & the overall supervision of the DTM Program Manager, the selected candidate is expected to perform the following duties as mentioned in this TOR.

Role objectives

• Support the running of DTM at region level, providing regular updates on context, including security changes is displacement dynamics.

• Provide daily support to the Enumerators.

• Support the National Project & Operations Officer in recruiting & deploy the Enumerators before, during & after in emergency cases using DTM different type of tools whenever crisis occurs.

• Monitor & report on the day to day data collection & any other activities related to DTM which includes mobility tracking,  ETT, DSP & BRaVE.

• Provide a final field report to the DTM Program Manager at the end of the fieldwork in each assessment, including preliminary findings.

• Coordinate & arrange meetings with the Mayor’s office, government ministries, partner NGO’s & UN agencies.

• Ensure all data are kept safe & confidential through applying our clients data protection principles.

• Support the effective displacement tracking project implementation, ensure regular monitoring as per agreed timelines, prepare project status & progress reports.

• Monitor / report to our clients management any security incidents & ensure DTM data collection activities abide by security regulations.

• With inputs from the Information Management Officer, provide regular feedback to the Enumerators & Senior Enumerators on the quality of data collected.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

• This role works under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer & the overall supervision of the DTM Program Manager.

• University degree in social sciences, business administration or development studies with 3 years of professional experience or school degree in the same fields with minimum five years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in using ODK or KOBO or any mobile application which is used to collect data.

• Good knowledge of data collection techniques, including surveys, key informant interviews & focus group discussions.

• Understanding of pastoralism dynamics in Galmudug state an advantage.

• Experience conducting training & supervising Enumerators / data collection exercises.

• Experience liaising with government authorities & other stakeholders.

• Excellent knowledge of South West state.

• Knowledge of other Somalia states, regions & districts is an advantage.

• Good, communication, reporting & negotiation skills.

• Excellent monitoring, managerial, organizational skills & accuracy.

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

• Ability to multi task & delivers on set objectives & timelines in hardship situations.

• Experience in the usage of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.

• Fluency in English & Somali is required.

• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.

• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.

• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner.

• Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.

• Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.

• Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.

• Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Qualification

University degree in social sciences, business administration or development studies with 3 years of professional experience or school degree in the same fields with minimum five years of relevant professional experience (essential).
Sector

experience

Minimum of 5 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in using ODK or KOBO or any mobile application which is used to collect data (essential).
Geographical experienceMinimum of 5 year/s of experience in Somalia (essential).
Languages

Fluent in English (essential).
Fluent in Somali (essential).

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