BMGF Field Monitor

Job Summary Position Summary / Objective The BMGF Field Monitor will oversee field-level monitoring, data collection, beneficiary verification, and quality assurance for the emergency response project in Helmand and Nimroz Provinces. The incumbent will conduct regular distribution site monitoring, household post-distribution monitoring (PDM), verification of beneficiary lists, and feedback mechanism tracking to ensure full adherence to project standards, protection principles, and accountability frameworks. 4. Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance: · Conduct daily field visits to Final Distribution Points (FDPs) to monitor food/cash distribution activities, SCOPE verification, and e-BSFP nutrition services. · Ensure distribution site management standards are strictly maintained, including crowd control, gender segregation, priority access for vulnerable groups, and drinking water availability. · Perform random spot-checks on beneficiary verification lists, ration sizing, weight accuracy, and SCOPE token transactions. Data Collection & Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM): · Execute field-level data collection, household Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) surveys, and On-Site Monitoring (OSM) using digital mobile tools (KoBo Toolbox/ODK). · Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with community members, leaders, and vulnerable beneficiaries. · Verify beneficiary eligibility criteria and double-check targeting process compliance executed by community committees (CFACs). Accountability, Protection & Reporting: · Monitor Help Desk operations and ensure Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) are accessible, confidential, and properly logged. · Report protection risks, safety concerns, or non-compliance issues immediately to the MEAL Officer and Project Manager. · Submit structured daily, weekly, and monthly field monitoring reports with clear observations, findings, and actionable recommendations. Job Requirements Qualifications & Requirements · Mandatory WFP Experience: Direct field monitoring or MEAL experience in WFP emergency food assistance, CBT, or e-BSFP projects in Afghanistan is MANDATORY. · Work Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in field monitoring, data collection, or MEAL roles within humanitarian organizations. · Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field. · Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in mobile data collection applications (KoBo Toolbox, ODK, COMMCare) and basic Excel usage. · Contextual Knowledge: In-depth understanding of local community dynamics, cultural sensitivities, and security context in Helmand and Nimroz Provinces. · Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Pashto, Dari, and working knowledge of English. · Key Competencies: Strong observational skills, objectivity, and commitment to humanitarian accountability standards.