Field Coordinator

The field coordination’s aim is to supervise the implementation and coordination of Jouri’s field activities and the quality of collected data Sudan/Egypt . The Field coordination is the key contributor to an effective implementation of Jouri’s field work assignments and strategies.

Field coordination:

• Supervise all of Jouri’s fieldwork by ensuring that all fieldwork is implemented smoothly, in a timely manner, in high quality and is in accordance with the conditions and terms of the relevant assignment and client
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to the field unit and all field coordinators by responding to all questions related to fieldwork, access, data collection, training, safety and security during all project phases
• Supervise the effective and efficient use of project and field resources (staff, time, budget and other inputs) and participate in review and development of field workplans.
• Analyze and monitor the security situation and contextual challenges in project locations. Prepare and review risk assessments and mitigation plans. Ensure that clear plans on addressing any implementation challenges are in place and communicated to the field team.
• Review implementation budgets on accuracy of information and feasibility according to contract.

Quality assurance

• Ensure that quality assurance procedures are understood, implemented effectively and further developed, that any challenges or issues faced at the field level are reported to the project management team.
• Ensure that all activities are implemented according to ethical, humanitarian and data protection standards and that all organizational policies, including child protection, PSEA, and code of conducts, are understood and being followed by staff and researchers.
• Establish and implement a monitoring system for researcher’s performance in order to further improve the quality of collected data.
• Ensure that all collected qualitative and quantitative data is thoroughly reviewed by the team members and any lack of quality or issues are reported to the project management team and the field team.

Analysis & Reporting:

• Participate, develop and review analysis plans in coordination with project manager
• Participate in tool development, tool review and testing of tools
• Lead, carry out or supervise qualitative data analysis
• Contribute to report writing and report revision and provide answers to field-related questions from report writer or client
• Review the final report from a field and data collection perspective, assure the accuracy of information presented.

Team management:

• Promote coordination and communication between the field unit and other units to ensure a high quality delivery of services
• Maintain open, positive and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions and tasks
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews of line managee’s
• Lead, develop and implement capacity building approaches to build the strengths of the field management teams, including coaching, training and mentoring of staff. This means to clearly communicate expectations, set annual performance objectives, provide regular and timely feedback. Identify employee’s performance issues and how to address those.
• Lead on recruitment process and introduce new team members joining the fieldwork unit

Partnerships

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen effective coordination and long-term relationships with partners, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Represent Jouri’s fieldwork unit in client meetings.

Required Expertise and Skills:

• High and extensive understanding of the Sudan/Egypt and Middle Eastern context
• Possess strong management, leadership, negotiation and delegation skills
• Previous experience with data collection, field coordination and training
• Fluency in Arabic
• Fluency in English
• Location: Sudan/Egypt (Based on project requirements)
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.