Field Manager

 Field Manager

Job Location: Maiduguru, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• As Field Managers, you will oversee the coordination and implementation of field-level monitoring activities for USAID’s humanitarian programs in Nigeria.
• You will be responsible for managing all aspects of field-based monitoring operations, ensuring that data is collected accurately and effectively, and ensuring the safety and security of monitoring teams in challenging and dynamic environments.
• Your role will be key in providing timely, actionable insights to USAID/BHA and implementing partners, ensuring that programs are being executed effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with USAID’s priorities and standards.

Core Responsibilities
Field Operations Management:

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of monitoring activities in the field across Nigeria, ensuring that all monitoring activities are conducted in accordance with NTPMP guidelines and USAID standards.
• Develop and implement field-based monitoring plans, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to changing security conditions or program requirements.
• Supervise enumerators, ensuring that they are adequately trained and supported in conducting field monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Coordinate logistics for field activities, including travel arrangements, accommodation, and ensuring safe and secure field operations.

Data Collection and Verification:

• Ensure the accurate and timely collection of monitoring data from a variety of field sites, including remote and hard-to-access locations.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks on data collected to ensure integrity and consistency.
• Support the Data Analysts in conducting data analysis and reporting, ensuring that monitoring results are synthesized into clear, actionable recommendations for USAID/BHA and implementing partners.
• Work closely with the Data Analysts to produce field reports, documenting monitoring activities, key findings, and challenges, and communicate these findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

Security and Risk Management:

• Work closely with the Security Manager to assess and mitigate risks in the field, ensuring that all monitoring activities are conducted safely and securely.
• Develop and implement security protocols for field staff, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and situational awareness at all times.
• Coordinate closely with security teams to ensure the safety of monitoring personnel during site visits, including managing emergency response procedures when necessary.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the Field Director to build and maintain strong relationships with local partners, government officials, and community stakeholders to facilitate access to field sites and improve monitoring coverage.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the field teams and the central project office, reporting on progress and any issues arising from field activities.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Provide technical support and training to field staff and local partners on monitoring methodologies, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Continuously assess the capacity of field staff and partners, providing additional training or resources as needed to improve monitoring effectiveness.
• Mentor junior field staff and consultants, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Adaptation and Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of field operations, making adjustments to monitoring strategies, tools, and processes as needed to improve performance and impact.
• Work with the Senior Learning Advisor to ensure that lessons learned from the field are integrated into future monitoring activities, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the monitoring system.
• Lead the adaptation of monitoring approaches in response to changing field conditions, program needs, or security dynamics.

Necessary Qualifications

• Nigerian citizen/resident required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in field management or monitoring and evaluation roles supporting international development programs, particularly in humanitarian or USAID-funded projects.
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, security studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience working in challenging and dynamic field environments, particularly in conflict zones or areas with limited infrastructure.
• Experience with Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) projects, preferably in Nigeria or other conflict-affected regions.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and coordinating field-based operations in remote or high-risk locations.
• Familiarity with monitoring methodologies, data collection tools, and reporting standards used in USAID-funded programs.
• Strong security awareness with experience in managing risks and implementing safety protocols in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, including local partners, USAID staff, and field teams.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with monitoring and evaluation software or platforms.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote or high-risk areas across Nigeria.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with USAID/BHA monitoring frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Fluency in local Nigerian languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience managing field-based security operations and coordinating with security teams.
• Experience with remote monitoring tools and technologies, including mobile data collection platforms.

Security and Travel Considerations:

• The role requires frequent travel to field sites across Nigeria, including areas that may be affected by conflict, instability, or other security risks.
• Field staff must adhere to all safety protocols, ensuring the security of both monitoring teams and project assets.
• Emergency response and evacuation protocols will be in place to ensure personnel safety in high-risk situations.

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