Field Monitoring Specialist (Consultant) - N'Djamena

The Field Monitoring Specialist (FMS) will conduct field monitoring site visits to areas where USAID/BHA implementing partners are providing humanitarian assistance to persons in need. If sites are inaccessible, FMS will coordinate with local enumerators for data collection and produce reports based on enumerator findings. The primary objective of each field site visit is to monitor the activities of partners. Assignments may vary in scope and duration, depending on the requirements specified by USAID/BHA.
The FMS is expected to operate from N'Djamena and support technical and logistical aspects of site visit planning and execution. FMS consultants should be prepared to adapt their portfolio of responsibilities and activities based on USAID/BHA programmatic priorities, as directed by Team Credence/GEG staff.
Responsibilities :
The Field Monitoring Specialist will be responsible for the following:

1. Develop a Contextual Baseline and Conduct Context Monitoring: The FMS will develop an understanding of humanitarian developments within Chad, while also maintaining knowledge of BHA’s humanitarian portfolio and field visit priorities. The FMS will need to stay abreast of new humanitarian developments at a localized level and provide regular verbal and written reporting to the FMC in Chad. This will include providing reports on site visits, attending meetings, and providing context on other related issues.

2. Monitor Implementing Partner Humanitarian Programs: The FMS will maintain contact with USAID/BHA implementing partners. She/he will travel to partner implementation locations to verify project activities and document progress and challenges (including access issues) against approved project scopes. The FMS will report on partner progress and share beneficiary feedback. While monitoring activities, the FMS will apply the following good practices, protocols and standards:
   1. Humanitarian principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, and Independence
   2. Deliver objective, fact-based data collection and reporting reducing to the greatest extent possible bias or subjectivity
   3. Implement a "Do No Harm" approach to mitigate adverse impacts on vulnerable populations
   4. Safeguard confidentiality and ensure ethical representation in all interactions
   5. Must be familiar with and adhere to the SEA Reporting Protocols for site visits, ensuring all incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by aid workers during USAID/BHA-funded programs are documented, reported, and addressed following USAID/BHA’s Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy.

3. Perform Needs Assessments: The FMS will independently travel to locations USAID/BHA staff cannot access that are experiencing new and evolving crises to assess humanitarian needs. These areas may be within “Red Zones” or regions of high conflict. The FMS will report to the appropriate personnel (USAID/BHA, the FMC and/or FPD) on his/her assessment findings.

4. Coordinate Data Collection from Local Enumerators: The FMS will coordinate with local enumerators to facilitate data collection at sites that are not accessible to FMS. This includes providing enumerators with clear guidance on tools to ensure the integrity of the data collected, briefing them on the award document and USAID/BHA priorities, and synthesizing findings for further reporting.

5. Assist USAID/BHA Staff in Conducting Remote Site Visits: The FMS will assist USAID/BHA staff in implementing virtual or remote site visits to areas where USAID/BHA staff cannot travel. The FMS will work with USAID/BHA staff, including technical specialists, and implementing partners to plan and conduct these remote site visits.  

6. Link to USAID/BHA’s Technical Standards: To the greatest extent feasible, the consultant will use USAID/BHA and humanitarian community technical standards for monitoring site visits and assessments. The FMS will also brief enumerators on USAID/BHA technical standards and ensure compliance during site visits when FMS is not present.