Job Detail

Organization

iMMAP is an international non-governmental organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

Background

iMMAP implements primary data collection to support needs and post-impact assessments, as well as third-party monitoring of partner activities across multiple governorates in Iraq. iMMAP supports the development of data collection tools and methodology, field data collection, as well as data processing, visualization, and reporting. Primary data collection activities can include focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and household surveys, according to the appropriate data collection methodology. The Field Supervisor will support preparations for primary data collection and is responsible for supervision of teams conducting field data collection.

About iMMAP Iraq Roster Positions

iMMAP Iraq is announcing the Field Supervisor roster position to identify a pool of pre-assessed and validated candidates to be recruited for similar positions in Iraq without a competitive process. Validated candidates will be added to the roster candidate pool and notified by email when positions become available. Candidates will have the opportunity to express their interest in positions announced through the roster pool, according to their availability. Please note that this announcement and acceptance to the roster pool is not a guarantee of a role with iMMAP. Candidates will be selected based on their suitability and experience required for the position.

All shortlisted candidates applying to the roster will undergo a written test and interview on a periodic basis. Once accepted to the roster, candidates will not need to undergo any further assessment, unless the roles and responsibilities of the position announced to the roster candidate pool vary significantly to those covered within the roster position’s terms of reference. Upon acceptance to the roster, candidates agree for their CVs to be submitted within project proposals and will be pre-notified by iMMAP in this case. Upon successful award of the contract, these candidates will be given priority, according to their availability. 

*Please note that this is a national roster for candidates residing in Iraq and relocation benefits and allowances are not offered by iMMAP. 

Description of Duties

Planning and Preparation:

• Contribute to the development, updating and reviewing of field data collection methodology and tools for primary data collection.
• Support testing of all new data collection tools within the mobile data collection platform.
• Manage the site selection for the monitoring activities for each quarter.
• Prepare the field data collection work plan, according to the primary data collection requirements.
• Liaise closely with iMMAP’s in-country security team and ensure that the field data collection work plan is in accordance with iMMAP Security Procedures.
• Coordinate with any implementing partners to support data collection, as required.
• Assist in training and mentoring of field enumerators and team leaders in field data collection Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure data integrity and compliance with best practices.

Primary Data Collection:

• Coordinate data collection activities across Iraq, in close coordination with iMMAP’s in-country security team.
• Participate in field data collection activities, when relevant.
• Work closely with any implementing partners, local authorities, and community leaders, as required, to ensure data collection activities are conducted smoothly and successfully.
• Conduct internal quality assurance and quality control to ensure the integrity of data collection and respect of procedures by the field enumerators across Iraq.
• Ensure data collection activities are gender-sensitive, ensuring the equal representation of women.
• Support information management staff in the data verification and cleaning process, through coordination with enumerators.
• Team Management
• The Field Coordinator will be responsible for management of project field enumerators across Iraq.
• Participate in the recruitment of enumerators.
• Ensure regular communication with all enumerators.
• Develop and build an effective team of enumerators across Iraq.
• Conduct performance evaluation reviews for enumerators.