Mogadishu Coordinator (SMLP-2) at Integrity Action

Terms of Reference

Data Collection and Quality Assurance

• Responsible for managing data collection and data verification activities in Somalia.
• Coordinate field operations, including the implementation of site visits and data collection in partnership with the Data Collection and Research partners.
• Oversee Data Collection and Research partners’ compliance in implementation of site visits and provide onsite coaching and mentoring of field monitors.
• Conduct limited data collection using interview guides, focus group discussions or beneficiary telephone or face-to-face surveys, as needed and requested by the Senior Monitoring Advisor.
• Provide initial quality assurance/review for all site visits, seeking clarifications on key information needs.
• Engage data collection and research teams to review training requirements, identify training needs, and develop training materials with the Monitoring Advisor and Monitoring Analyst; then organize and participate in training workshops to address technical competencies or thematic understanding.
• Support field-level data collection activities for IP Data Quality Assessments (DQA).
• Ensure accurate data is submitted on time and according to requirements.

Security and Incident tracking

• Continuously monitor contextual developments in SMLP-2 target geographies.
• Advise the project’s security and operations focal points of the security conditions in the areas of operations.
• Escalate and coordinate incident responses, acting as the focal point between program operations staff in Nairobi and Somalia-based monitoring teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with project’s Somali partners, enhancing communication and troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Serve as point of contact for USAID/BHA and project visitors to Mogadishu International Airport.
• Create and maintain a pool of Somali expert short-term technical assistance (STTA) in Mogadishu (sectoral experts, facilitators, engineers, IT experts, etc.) and interface with these experts.

Your Education and Experience

The Mogadishu Coordinator must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in international affairs/development, social science or any other related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a humanitarian context (or relevant) programming.
• Excellent ability to communicate, work in a team, and collaborate with individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders including government entities and international agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning in the humanitarian or development sectors of Somalia.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through.
• Experience working with data collection software such as Kobo Toolbox or SurveyCTO preferred.
• Experience with monitoring donor-funded programs, preferably with a familiarity of USAID.
• Familiarity with the operations of BHA programs and knowledge of IP activities in Somalia is highly desirable.

Required Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and adapt to changes in responsibilities and workloads.
• Must be professional, possess a high degree of urgency and self-motivation, and have a strong work ethic.
• Results-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills, including note-taking for meetings.
• High professional standards for evaluation data and reporting.
• Accustomed to teamwork and able to sustain positive and frequent communications for a remotely managed monitoring team in a challenging, high-risk environment.
• Ability to work independently where necessary.
• Works well in a diverse team.