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District Field Supervisor

Full Time

Pakistan, Okara

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Mercy Corps

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Job Description

General Position Summary

The DFS role in engaging and mobilizing communities, and healthcare providers to actively participate in the C19 project implemented by Mercy Corps in provinces of Pakistan. The DFS will work closely with healthcare facilities, hospitals, schools and communities to build relationships, facilitate community participation, and promote the integration program. The DFS is a self-motivated and analytically capable individual who will be responsible for the overall implementation of project activities in the assigned district in accordance with the Operational Guidelines and direction provided by the Project Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Participate and understand Detail Implementation Plan of the project.

Develop a weekly and monthly work plan based on DIP and ensure its implementation in coordination with the Project Manager.

Coordination with all stakeholders at the district level and organization of the inception meeting and meetings with area notables.

Lead the process of coordination with the field staff of TB Program partners (Sub-Recipient) of Mercy Corps/National TB Program in the assigned district, PHED, Education Department Private Healthcare Facilities, Private Labs and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the project.

Build strong relationships and rapport with community members, including community leaders, in the target districts.

Conduct community assessments to understand their needs, challenges, and priorities related to the C19 interventions components.

Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and awareness sessions to gather community input and promote participation.

Mobilize community members to actively engage in project activities.

Leading community -based committees/organizations, training committees, and providing them with the necessary support for the effective delivery of the project activities.

Facilitate community engagement, dispute resolution, and community participation in implementation of water supply scheme in the district in consultation component lead/s and conduct regular community meetings in the project-targeted communities.

Ensure the project objectives are achieved as planned and that all target beneficiaries have equal access to project interventions.

Monitoring and assessment of WASH related activities (hard component) in coordination with WASH Engineer and Field Engineer of C 19 Project.

Responsible for conducting regular follow up visits to assigned hospitals, private healthcare providers and labs to ensure activities take place in-time as per the agreed work plan.

Support M & E and Engineers in conducting surveys, assessments, execution and completion activities of hard and soft components of project.

Timely submission of monthly progress reports, and activity reports after endorsement from district health authorities/hospital administration/ healthcare providers.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation as per the Guidelines and timely submission to the country office.

Submit programmatic and financial records to the office of all field activities on a monthly basis as per the Operational Guidelines.

Support and facilitate field visits from national, provincial and district level stakeholders.

Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the Project Manager/supervisor.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

· Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work

· Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members

· Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Project Manager

Knowledge and Experience

Graduation preferably in social sciences or similar.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu.

Basic computer skills a must, including MS Word and Excel

At least 5 years of relevant work experience with community-based programs.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline

(integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)

Success Factors

Excellent communication skills and prioritization skills will be extremely useful for this position. Ability to work under pressures, follow timelines, and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to communicate well within the team and with other departments. Ability to work with remote and diverse teams.

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