SoCha recruits 05 field monitoring coordinators

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Job overview

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SoCha is a humanitarian organization that is preparing a proposal to provide independent third-party monitoring services for projects funded by the Humanitarian Fund for the DRC, administered by OCHA. Follow-up activities will be carried out in seven priority provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, TanganyikaManiema, Haut-Uélé and Bas-Uélé, as well as in other places where this will be necessary. The mission will consist of independent verification of the implementation of the humanitarian project, including field visits, interviews with implementing partners and beneficiaries, observation of project activities, document review and remote verification where physical access is limited. SoCha Seek qualified field monitoring coordinators to supervise and facilitate field monitoring activities in designated geographical areas. Job summary The Field Monitoring Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of TPM field activities in the provinces or deployment areas assigned to him/her. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Coordinator will supervise field observers and investigators, support operational access and logistics, ensure compliance with approved monitoring methodologies, and maintain the quality, timeliness and integrity of data collection in the field. The coordinator will play a central role in ensuring that SoCha can conduct credible and independent surveillance in unsecured, isolated and operationally challenging environments.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities within SoCha A. Planning and coordination of field follow-up Support the development of project-specific mission plans, including site selection, sampling, monitoring methods, field schedules and resource requirements. Coordinate the deployment of observers and field enumerators to assigned project sites. Liaise with implementing partners and relevant local actors to facilitate access to the field and monitoring modalities, while maintaining the independence of verification activities. Organize field logistics, including transportation, accommodation, communications and equipment, in coordination with the operational staff of SoCha and approved partners. Ensure that field activities are conducted in accordance with approved mission plans, security procedures and contractual timelines.

Main duties

Support rapid mobilization for urgent or unforeseen follow-up missions. B. Supervision of field monitoring teams Oversee observers and field enumerators operating in assigned geographic areas.

Education / Qualifications

Provide field teams with training on monitoring objectives, tools, sampling procedures, ethical standards and reporting requirements. Ensure consistent application of approved data collection methodologies across monitoring sites. Monitor the performance of teams in the field, identify operational difficulties and implement corrective measures. Provide technical advice and troubleshooting assistance during field work. Conduct debriefings on the ground and consolidate follow-up observations as well as emerging results. C. Independent verification and data collection of SoCha Oversee the verification of humanitarian activities, results and assistance reported by implementing partners. Oversee field observations, key informant interviews, group discussions, recipient consultations and literature reviews. Ensure proper verification of reported results against project documents, physical evidence, beneficiary accounts and other relevant sources. Support the collection of geo-located photographs and other documentary evidence, subject to informed consent and protection requirements. Ensure that follow-up activities take due account of gender, inclusion of persons with disabilities, protection, accountability to affected populations and other cross-cutting issues. Identify discrepancies, implementation gaps, recipient concerns and other issues requiring follow-up. Ensure remote verification when physical access is restricted and alternative solutions have been approved. D. Quality assurance of field data Verify that data collected by field observers is complete, consistent and consistent with approved methodologies. Collaborate with the data analyst to identify and resolve missing information, inconsistencies, and potential data integrity issues. Ensure that monitoring teams submit data and supporting evidence via approved digital systems. Maintain appropriate field records, including site visit documentation, interview reports, records of evidence and follow-up notes. Ensure that conclusions are supported by verifiable evidence and distinguish confirmed observations from unverified claims. Contribute to the development of audit matrices and project monitoring reports. E. Managing security, access and operational risks Maintain knowledge of access conditions, security risks and operational constraints in the assigned provinces. Support the preparation of context-appropriate safety assessments, travel plans, communication protocols and emergency devices. Ensure that field teams comply with approved security and access procedures, including authorization/refusal decisions. Monitor security developments, population displacements, epidemics and other factors affecting field operations. Quickly report any security incidents, access restrictions and other operational issues to the team leader. Support the identification of safe and feasible alternative monitoring devices, where appropriate. Maintain appropriate working relationships with local organizations and community networks that can facilitate access, without compromising the independence of monitoring. F. Protection, ethics and responsibility Ensure that all field follow-up activities are consistent with humanitarian principles, informed consent, confidentiality, the principle of non-harm and relevant protection requirements. Ensure that field officers are trained in the AEPS, sensitive protection interviews, and

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