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REACH Field Officer job at ACTED Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
ACTED Uganda is the national arm of the global humanitarian organization ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development), dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable development initiatives. Operating in Uganda since 2007, ACTED has built a strong reputation for its agile, needs-based interventions and data-driven approaches that address issues such as food security, livelihoods, WASH, and refugee support. The organization is recognized for its transparency, accountability, and impactful programming, often working in hard-to-reach areas in collaboration with local stakeholders and international partners.
ACTED fosters a purpose-driven and inclusive work culture where staff are empowered through continuous learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to grow in humanitarian and development sectors. With diverse roles ranging from field operations to project management and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), ACTED offers both national and international job opportunities, often with flexible and field-based arrangements. Its innovative 3Zero business model—Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty—drives the organization's commitment to inclusive and sustainable change.
Though part of a large global network operating in over 40 countries, ACTED Uganda remains locally focused, reaching thousands across multiple regions. Guided by values of responsibility, impact, independence, and transparency, ACTED is deeply committed to social accountability and ethical humanitarianism. For more information, visit www.acted.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
25 Jul 2025
Job Title
REACH Field Officer job at ACTED Uganda
ACTED Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: REACH Field Officer
Organisation: ACTED Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Under the supervision of the IMPACT Research Manager (RM), the REACH Senior Field Officer (SFO) is responsible for the management and implementation of REACH assessments in Sudan.
OBJECTIVES
Support Research Focal Points and Field Staff in accurately estimating assessment timelines and resources needed for assessment design and implementation.
Overall design and implementation of work plans in coordination with Research focal points and field staff.
Ensuring that assessment strategies are implemented at field level in a structured and coherent manner in line with project and strategic objectives.
Manage and coordinate assessments on a daily basis.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Qualified Uganda Nationals with the required qualifications/skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single Document in PDF with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and Contacts. Send to uganda.jobs@acted.org before 5:00PM before the 25TH of July 2025 with the subject line as REACH Senior Field Officer. Note that Applications sent without this exact subject line will not be shortlisted.
Deadline: 25th July 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis and ACTED reserves the right to hire before the deadline.
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How to Apply
Research design
Support Research team for the research design of the assessments, ensuring that Research Cycles are designed and implemented according to existing guidelines and lessons learnt from previous assessments.
Support the Research team with the development of the work plan and timeline of the assessments.
Support the Research team with the design, contextualization and translation of data collection tools and materials (i.e., questionnaire, Kobo tool, paper forms, training material, other), providing feedback and reviews.
Assessment Preparation and training:
In coordination with the Research team prepare all details related to data collection (partners’ coverage tracker, field schedule, daily collection quote, logistics and administration) according to specified methodology.
Coordinate, plan and deliver assessment team training and ensure daily reports to the research team (attendance list, challenges, etc.)
Data Collection in the field
Coordinate and support data collectors in the field and ensure accurate data collection as specified in the methodology.
Plan and participate in debriefings with data collection/assessment partners as needed.
Keep track of progress and delays of all data collection and ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific assessments are reported to the Research staff in writing and orally in a timely manner.
Assure the quality of the data collected based on REACH quality standards. Spot-check for accuracy during data collection.
Provide timely updates to field partners regarding data collection coverage.
Ensure that data collection is implemented in line with the established work plan and timeline.
Data Validation and Data cleaning
Ensure field partners upload the forms on the Kobo platform on a daily basis.
Download all data from the Kobo platform at the end of each data collection day.
Question team leaders about any inaccuracies observed and review in daily team debriefs as needed.
Perform data cleaning at the end of each assessment day.
Ensure timely data cleaning and validation process in line with established work plan and timeline.
Reach out to data collection partners for data queries.
Incorporate data collection partners’ feedback in data cleaning and reporting if relevant.
Safety and Security
Follow ACTED safety and security protocols and norms inside the country.
Follow ACTED code of conduct in country.
Communicate any security incidents immediately to the relevant senior staff.
Ensure that data collected is removed from paper or smartphone platforms as soon as the data has been transferred to the REACH senior assessment staff.
Ensure the privacy and security of the information collected in the field.
Protection Mainstreaming.
Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labors, etc.).
Internal and external coordination
Ensure that all team members are kept up to date on key activities, plans, and achievements, providing detailed information and update concerning coordination, technical and operational aspects of the ongoing assessments and related work plans and timelines.
Together with the RM, ensure a good work environment and take active steps to ensure staff welfare. This will include building strong professional relationships, having good visibility of issues in teams through regular check-ins, as well as maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive tone in the office.
Ensure continuous communication with data collection partners, facilitating and streamlining exchanges through appropriate communication channels.
Key Performance Indicators
Quality of assessment materials (questionnaire, paper forms, training material, etc.)
Timely implementation of REACH activities
Coordinated preparation of REACH activities with external stakeholders
% of assessments done
% of downloaded data at end of each day
% of data cleaned per day
Quality of data collected
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Minimum of 3 years of experience in humanitarian or development organizations, preferably in Sudan.
Familiarity with the humanitarian coordination system required.
Willingness and ability to coordinate and supervise field work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and volatile environment, for extended periods of the time required.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (social science, development) required.
Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection.
Experience coordinating multiple assessments with different field teams, both internal and external.
Understanding of processes involved in conducting assessments is an asset.
Experience conducting and supervising different type of assessments, including various methodologies (in person, remote, quantitative and qualitative), and targeting different respondents’ profiles (household-, individual-, key informant-level interviews, focus group discussions).
Excellent analytical skills.
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
Good understanding of the Sudan context is required – past experience in the region is desirable.
Former experience with a research NGO is an asset.
Written and spoken fluency in standard Arabic and English required.
Required documentation to legally work in Uganda is mandatory.
Skills
Alignment in organizational value and code of conduct
Autonomy, leadership and facilitation skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent planning & organizing skills and attention to detail.
Good Time Management Skills.
Independent, adaptable, flexible and hardworking.
Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently and coordinate people remotely.
Solution-oriented, flexible, and open-minded, including ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment.
Excellent team management, coordination, organizational and planning skills required, including ability to manage large workloads, oversee multiple teams and effectively meet deadlines, through an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize.
