Field Supervisor
Overview
The Field Supervisor will support the implementation of the Periferia Viva – Jardim Zaíra/Chafick-Macuco project, ensuring compliance with questionnaires and overseeing fieldwork activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement active search work plans in the field, ensuring compliance with and quality in the application of questionnaires.
- Provide support in entering new territories and closing ongoing research in designated territories.
- Oversee Field Agents and ensure proper execution of fieldwork activities.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the data collection team.
- Provide support during meetings with state public agencies and departments and ensure all measures needed to optimize fieldwork are executed according to their instructions.
- Prepare and submit periodic activity reports, including progress updates, challenges, and recommendations.
- Oversee fieldwork, compliance with safety protocols, and usage of electronic equipment, uniforms, and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report any intercurrences in the field and implement safety protocols as outlined in Programme’s guidelines.
- Assess, on the designated platform, on a daily basis, the quality of the data entry and the number of questionnaires administered. Report any intercurrence that might impact the progress of the research.
- Support on the design of the best strategies to implement the Programme’s fieldwork methodology, notably door-to-door surveying and the achievement of minimal area coverage.
- Provide logistical, organizational and personnel support in local events, visits to individuals and families, among others.
- Maintain professional and cordial relations with the Programme’s counterparts.
- Disseminate updated information about the Programme within designated territories.
- Ensure that the Programme's technical activities within the purview of his or her function are aligned with the Agency's and its counterparts' quality expectations.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Complete all courses and training activities indicated by supervisor.
- Get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them.
Required Experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience in research, data collection and/or conducting interviews/questionnaires in Brazil, preferably in the designated/vulnerable communities, is required. Experience in supervising fieldwork is desirable. Previous experience within the UN System is desirable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Territorial Planning, Engineering, Geography, Project Management, Statistics or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.