Field Officer

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation:

• Implementing project activities including training and community mobilization of participants at the field level with the support of the Programme Officer and Senior Field Officer
• Provide ongoing support to adolescents, youth groups, parent groups, religious and traditional groups in the generation of evidence for advocacy engagements at the local and national levels
• Resolve project-related issues, risks, and conflicts
• Create awareness on the project goal, objectives, and expected outputs within the community.
• Support FAWE Ghana programs by supervising and managing all activities in the Upper East Region of Ghana and other project sites.
• Support team in preparing proposals and concept notes.
• Take lead in preparing field reports as assigned.
• Contribute to information-sharing.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data.
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibilities as and when needed

Community Engagement

• Conduct community outreach and awareness programs.
• Lead the mobilization of adolescents, youth groups, parent groups, religious and traditional groups as well as other key stakeholders at the district and community levels
• Represent the FAWE Ghana professionally at community meetings and events

Data Collection and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data to monitor project success and make adjustments as necessary
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on field activities and submit to management
• Maintain appropriate data on project implementation as per the project monitoring and evaluation plan.

Network and Collaboration

• Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities as well as media works at the district level with the support of the Programme Officer.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts with traditional authorities, MMDA’s, citizens groups and community representatives in the district

Education & Experience

• At least a first degree in Public Health, Community development, Social Work or other relevant fields of study.
• Three years’ experience in project design and implementation, in a similar role, will be an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health project
• Proficiency in any of these local languages, Kassem, Buli, Gurune, Frafra, and English is a must.
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilisation projects and stakeholder engagement
• Good knowledge and understanding of the environment and people, including culture.
• Ability to remain flexible to a changing environment and to make decisions independently.
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a team.

Location: Navrongo, Upper East Region Ghana

(Applicant must be resident within the job location)

Applicants should send their CVs and cover letters to fawe@fawegh.org by 28th March 2025