Summary:

The field officer, under the direct guidance and supervision of team leader is responsible for supporting the quality implementation of project activities in Balkh Province. The field officer must be familiar in the areas of humanitarian operation and support the timely and quality assessment and distribution of humanitarian assistance to beneficiaries in the target areas ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with approved approach, methodology and plan.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Project Preparation:

• Participate in PIN induction and training sessions to inform quality project delivery in line with CHS
• Support the Team Leader in preparing and readying tools, materials and equipment for field works
• Familiarize yourself with all field plans, Covid-19 precaution procedure and security protocols

Beneficiary identification and selection:

• Participate in training on beneficiary selection guideline, process and standards
• Ensure ability to use tools and equipment distributed to support beneficiary selection process
• With the Team Lead and under their supervision, engage with local community structures and beneficiary selection committee to initiate and secure community acceptance
• Under the direction of the Team Lead, and in line with beneficiary selection guidance, CHS and other operating procedures undertake house-to-house visits and conduct FGD to identify eligible project beneficiaries
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of quality data in a transparent and respectful manner, including guarantee that data is uploaded at the end of each day’s work
• Respect the confidentially of peoples’ personal data and information

Distribution of assistance to beneficiaries:

• Support the Team Lead and logistics to prepare items for distribution
• Support the Team Lead in communication with selected beneficiaries to ensure they are aware of how to and able to receive their assistance in a safe and timely manner
• Support the Team Lead in the preparation of project distribution sites, observing all Covid-19 and security protocols always
• Under the supervision of the Team Lead, participate in the distribution of assistance to beneficiaries in line with PIN and CHS  
• Ensure accurate recording of distribution data and information at the end of each day’s distributions
• Raise any challenges or problems with the Team Leader in an appropriate way and in good time

Reporting and Compliance:

• Where feasible and appropriate liaise with other humanitarian actors on the ground to ensure principled and coordinated awareness raising 
• Represent the organization with the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders in line with PIN and Core Humanitarian Standards  
• In discussion and close coordination with the Team Leaders, project manager, and where relevant the Security department, support in access negotiations in target areas 
• Provide real-time information on the field situation including but not limited to security, access, needs, health 
• Adhere to and encourage others to comply with safety and security advisory, procedures and protocols always, and raise any safety or security concerns in an appropriate and safe manner, immediately.
• Adhere to all project operating procedures
• Ensure documentation in compliance with internal and rules and regulations are completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Taking photos/video clips during assessment/distribution when requested
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the line manager.