Location: Hybrid (50% field-based, 50% office-based)
Reports to: Monitoring Officer
Post: 6
Applicants: Internal & External
Role Purpose:
The Field Monitoring / Data Officer will support program quality and accountability by conducting field monitoring, validating data, and generating accurate, timely reports. The role ensures data integrity, supports evidence-based decision-making, and strengthens adoption tracking of promoted agricultural technologies across FIPS-Africa program areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and conduct field monitoring visits to farmers and VBAs to assess progress, technology adoption, and implementation quality.
Validate field reports, logbooks, and training data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collect, clean, analyze, and summarize data using mobile data collection tools (ODK/Kobo).
Produce clear monitoring reports and actionable insights for Program Leads and MEL teams.
Maintain accurate databases and provide regular progress updates against targets.
Support timely submission of high-quality data summaries that meet donor reporting standards.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Data Management, Agriculture, or a related field.
Experience in field-based data collection, monitoring, or research.
Proficiency in mobile data collection tools (ODK/Kobo Collect).
Strong data analysis, reporting, and documentation skills.
High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to data accuracy.
Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
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