Project Background

As part of the post 2022 floods recovery in Sindh, Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), is leading a resilient housing reconstruction program for about 2.1 million households.

 

To support this effort SPHF in collaboration with SHRRP is undertaking a settlement plan in flood affected districts. This process is crucial for setting up, upgrading, and sustaining essential community infrastructures to improve access to basic public services.

 

As a Field Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in conducting this short-term assignment, contributing to the success of this critical initiative.

 

Objective and Responsibilities

This position aims to perform the tasks outlined below to ensure efficient team supervision, streamlined project coordination, effective field operations management, and robust quality assurance in achieving the project objectives:

 

• Supervise and provide guidance to the data collection team and field engineers to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss project progress, address challenges, and provide necessary support and resources.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures during field activities.
• Liaise with project managers to understand project objectives, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate with data analysts to ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, and partner organizations, as required.
• Maintain effective communication channels between the field team and project stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule field visits and data collection activities in coordination with the project timeline.
• Ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are available for field operations.
• Monitor field logistics, including transportation and accommodation arrangements for field staff.
• Address any operational challenges or issues that may arise during field activities promptly.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data collected in the field.
• Implement quality control measures to minimize errors and discrepancies in data collection.
• Provide training and support to field staff on data collection protocols and procedures.

 

Deliverables

a)    Attend the orientation session prior to the field work.

b)    Compile and submission regular progress reports detailing project activities, achievements, and challenges encountered (on daily basis).

c)    Maintain and submission of accurate records of field observations, data collected, and any incidents or issues encountered during fieldwork.

d)    Submission of all required documentation and reports to project managers and stakeholders.

e)    Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collected.

f)     Shared daily progress report via synchronizing mobile data as well as questionnaires filled in hard.

g)    Report any challenges encountered in the field during data collection.

 

Reporting relationships

The Field Supervisor will report and work closely with the Project Manager who will lead and supervise the project. They will also have working relationships with the Technical Advisor /MEAL Officer or any other responsible field staff. During the assignment, organization will provide transport to/from field.

 

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualification

 

Personal Qualities

• Must be reliable and committed to fulfilling assignments with high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions.
• Must be proactive and able to “think on your feet”.
• Highly punctual, organized, and flexible.
• Able to follow guidance provided by supervisors/managers.
• Must be conversant with basic social research ethics and be able to apply them in the field
• Must show respect and non-judgmental attitude towards respondents’ ideas, cultural values, and traditions.
• Must always show sober behavior they are required to perform duties.
• Must be able to assure confidentiality of respondents’ personal information.
• Able to build rapport with respondents to ensure that they remain motivated and interested in answering questions truthfully.
• Understandable knowledge of English

 

Education

• University graduates from any recognized University in any related discipline with 1-2 years experience.

 

Experience

• Previous experience monitoring, staff management,
• Experience in data collection, validation, sampling and reporting.
• Have working knowledge of Apps like Kobo/ComCare etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must have in-depth questioning, active listening skills and reporting skills.
• Must be able to follow and carry out instructions given by supervisors and willing to learn from others’ guidance.

 

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