Field Monitoring Coordinators Third-Party Monitoring, DRC Humanitarian Fund

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Organization: SoCha LLC Closing date: 9 Nov 2026 Background SoCha is preparing a proposal to provide independent third-party monitoring services for projects financed through the DRC Humanitarian Fund, administered by UNOCHA. Monitoring activities will be conducted across seven priority provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Tanganyika, Maniema, Haut-Uélé and Bas-Uélé, as well as other locations where required. The assignment will involve independent verification of humanitarian project implementation, including field visits, interviews with implementing partners and beneficiaries, observation of project activities, document reviews and remote verification where physical access is constrained. SoCha seeks qualified Field Monitoring Coordinators to supervise and facilitate field monitoring activities within designated geographic areas. Position Summary The Field Monitoring Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising TPM field activities within assigned provinces or deployment areas. Working under the direction of the Team Leader, the Coordinator will oversee field monitors and enumerators, support operational access and logistics, ensure compliance with approved monitoring methodologies, and maintain the quality, timeliness and integrity of field data collection. The Coordinator will play a central role in ensuring that SoCha can conduct credible, independent monitoring in insecure, remote and operationally challenging environments. Key Responsibilities A. Field Monitoring Planning and Coordination • Support the development of project-specific mission plans, including site selection, sampling, monitoring methods, field schedules and resource requirements. • Coordinate the deployment of field monitors and enumerators to assigned project locations. • Liaise with implementing partners and relevant local stakeholders to facilitate field access and monitoring arrangements, while preserving the independence of verification activities. • Organize field logistics, including transport, accommodation, communications and equipment, in coordination with SoCha's operations personnel and approved partners. • Ensure field activities are conducted in accordance with approved mission plans, security procedures and contractual timelines. • Support rapid mobilization for urgent or unplanned monitoring assignments. B. Supervision of Field Monitoring Teams • Supervise field monitors and enumerators operating within assigned geographic areas. • Provide field teams with orientation on monitoring objectives, tools, sampling procedures, ethical standards and reporting requirements. • Ensure consistent application of approved data collection methodologies across monitoring sites. • Monitor field team performance, identify operational challenges and implement corrective measures. • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during fieldwork. • Conduct field debriefings and consolidate monitoring observations and emerging findings. C. Independent Verification and Data Collection • Oversee the verification of humanitarian activities, outputs and assistance reported by implementing partners. • Supervise field observations, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, beneficiary consultations and document reviews. • Ensure appropriate verification of reported results against project records, physical evidence, beneficiary accounts and other relevant sources. • Support the collection of geotagged photographs and other documentary evidence, subject to informed consent and safeguarding requirements. • Ensure monitoring activities appropriately consider gender, disability inclusion, protection, accountability to affected populations and other cross-cutting issues. • Identify discrepancies, implementation gaps, beneficiary concerns and other issues requiring follow-up. • Support remote verification when physical access is restricted and alternative approaches have been approved. D. Field Data Quality Assurance • Review data collected by field monitors for completeness, consistency and adherence to approved methodologies. • Work with the Data Analyst to identify and resolve missing information, inconsistencies and potential data-integrity concerns. • Ensure monitoring teams submit data and supporting evidence through approved digital systems. • Maintain appropriate field records, including site visit documentation, interview records, evidence logs and monitoring notes. • Ensure findings are supported by verifiable evidence and distinguish confirmed observations from unverified claims. • Contribute to the preparation of verification matrices and project monitoring reports. E. Security, Access and Operational Risk Management • Maintain current knowledge of access conditions, security risks and operational constraints in assigned provinces. • Support the preparation of context-specific security assessments, movement plans, communication protocols and contingency arrangements. • Ensure field teams comply with approved security and access procedures, including go/no-go decisions. • Monitor changes in security, displacement, disease outbreaks and other factors affecting field operations. • Promptly communicate security incidents, access restrictions and other operational concerns to the Team Leader. • Support the identification of safe and feasible alternative monitoring arrangements where necessary. • Maintain appropriate working relationships with local organizations and community networks that can facilitate access, without compromising monitoring independence. F. Safeguarding, Ethics and Accountability • Ensure all field monitoring activities comply with humanitarian principles, informed consent, confidentiality, Do No Harm and relevant safeguarding requirements. • Ensure field monitors are trained in PSEA, protection-sensitive interviewing, data protection and ethical data collection. • Promote safe, inclusive and voluntary participation of beneficiaries in monitoring activities. • Ensure sensitive information is handled securely and shared only through authorized channels. • Immediately escalate serious safeguarding concerns and other critical findings in accordance with approved reporting protocols. • Identify and disclose potential conflicts of interest affecting field monitoring activities. G. Reporting and Communication • Provide regular field progress updates to the Team Leader, including completed activities, operational constraints, emerging findings and follow-up needs. • Contribute to initial mission debriefings and the preparation of TPM reports. • Prepare concise field summaries, including verified observations, discrepancies, beneficiary feedback and operational limitations. • Support responses to UNOCHA feedback and requests for additional verification. • Participate in coordination meetings, team reviews and lessons-learning activities as required. Required Qualifications and Experience • University degree in social sciences, research methods, humanitarian affairs, development studies, public administration or a related discipline. • Relevant professional experience in humanitarian monitoring, field research, data collection or programme evaluation. The proposed team of Field Monitoring Coordinators must have a combined average of at least three years of relevant experience. • Demonstrated experience supervising field monitors, enumerators or community-based data collection teams. • Experience conducting or coordinating field research in humanitarian or development contexts. • Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including interviews, focus group discussions, surveys and direct observation. • Familiarity with digital data collection tools such as Kobo Toolbox, ODK or comparable platforms. • Demonstrated knowledge of the geographic, logistical, security and community context of the proposed deployment area. • Ability to coordinate field activities in insecure, remote or hard-to-reach locations. • Understanding of safeguarding, PSEA, informed consent, confidentiality and ethical data collection requirements. Language Requirements • Proficiency in written and spoken French is required. • Proficiency in the relevant local languages of the assigned deployment area, including Swahili, Lingala or other applicable languages, is required. • Working proficiency in English is an advantage. Preferred Qualifications • More than five years of relevant humanitarian monitoring or field research experience. • Previous experience coordinating TPM or independent verification assignments for UN agencies, humanitarian organizations or major donors. • Established professional experience and operational networks in one or more of the seven priority provinces. • Experience supervising monitoring activities in conflict-affected, displacement-affected or epidemic-affected settings. • Familiarity with humanitarian interventions across several sectors, including Health, Nutrition, Protection, Food Security, Shelter/NFI, WASH, Education and CCCM. • Experience implementing remote or community-based verification approaches. • Training in field security, humanitarian protection, PSEA, research ethics and data protection. Expected Deliverables The Field Monitoring Coordinator will be responsible for: • Inputs to project-specific mission plans, field schedules and access arrangements. • Mobilization and supervision of field monitoring teams. • Completed field monitoring activities in accordance with approved methodologies. • Field progress updates and mission debriefing notes. • Reviewed and verified field datasets and supporting evidence. • Field monitoring summaries, including findings, discrepancies and operational limitations. • Inputs to TPM reports, verification matrices and follow-up actions. • Documentation of security and access constraints and recommended mitigation measures. Reporting and Working Arrangements The Field Monitoring Coordinator will report directly to the Team Leader and work closely with the Data Analyst, field monitors, SoCha's operational personnel and approved local partners. At least five Field Monitoring Coordinators will be required across the assignment, collectively providing operational coverage of all seven priority provinces. Coordinators will be expected to maintain operational readiness within their assigned deployment areas and travel to monitoring locations as required, subject to approved security and access procedures. The precise level of effort and contractual arrangements will be determined by SoCha, consistent with the requirements of the final contract. How to apply To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided below. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.