Field Monitor

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Position Title: Field Monitor
Location: Takhar
Country: Afghanistan
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CTG, or Committed To Good, is an organization that supports humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries globally. Established in 2006, CTG has a mission to provide rapid and cost-effective services for development and humanitarian missions. With a presence in 17 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, CTG has successfully placed over 20,000 staff worldwide. The organization specializes in recruiting, deploying, and managing personnel with the right skills for various humanitarian and development projects, ensuring efficient and agile HR, logistical, and operational services that save time and money for multilateral organizations.

Job Overview:
The Field Monitor position at CTG involves working under the direct supervision of the TPM Team Leader. The role is crucial for ensuring that the most vulnerable populations affected by crises are accurately assessed and monitored. Field monitors will be responsible for conducting post-beneficiary assessment verifications and spot-checks to ensure compliance with established criteria by the World Food Programme (WFP). They will visit distribution sites to monitor food delivery, quality, quantity, and storage conditions, and will also conduct various forms of monitoring related to WFP project activities. This position requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including WFP Field Office, cooperating partners, and local communities, to ensure effective program implementation and compliance with WFP standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Field Monitor include:

• Conducting post-beneficiary assessment verifications and spot-checks to ensure that vulnerable populations are selected according to WFP criteria.
• Visiting distribution sites to monitor the delivery of food, ensuring quality, quantity, and proper storage conditions.
• Conducting activity monitoring, distribution monitoring, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) of all WFP project activities.
• Providing photographic evidence of infrastructure developed or rehabilitated in Cash/Food Assistance for Assets (C/FFA) projects.
• Following up on compliance issues related to food/cash diversions and misuse of WFP resources.
• Conducting data collection for program support, including security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security assessments and market functionality indices.
• Submitting periodic field monitoring reports through WFP’s corporate tools.
• Undertaking additional activities related to WFP TPM interventions as requested.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Field Monitor position should possess strong monitoring skills and a commitment to ethical practices. They should be able to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and have a good understanding of humanitarian principles. The ability to conduct assessments and report findings accurately is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and inclusion in their work.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is required for the Field Monitor position, ideally in fields related to humanitarian assistance, social sciences, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the principles of humanitarian aid and development.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly in humanitarian or development contexts. Experience working with organizations like WFP or similar agencies is highly desirable. Familiarity with data collection methods and reporting tools is also important.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of local languages spoken in the area of operation is highly desirable. Additional languages may be beneficial depending on the specific context of the work.

Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared to work in challenging environments typical of fragile and conflict-affected areas. CTG emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and sexual exploitation and abuse, and all staff are required to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct. The specific contract duration and compensation details are not provided in the job description.