REACH Field Officer Jobs in Daadab

REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process.

REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

REACH, has been working in Kenya and regionally supporting inter-agency information management and assessment capacity since 2012. In 2012-2016 REACH supported the development of an early warning monitoring system through training of monitors and support to county analysts for the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). In 2017, REACH has supported the collection of information in Dadaab refugee camp and in border areas through technical support and assessment coordination services to NRC and its partner the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK).

In 2018, REACH operations in Dadaab are specifically designed to support inter-agency response and synergies through shared information exchange. Camp assessment activities will be integrated into information management systems in Dadaab refugee camp, specifically in support of UNHCR camp management

Under the supervision of the REACH Country Coordinator and the REACH Assessment officer, the REACH Field Officer is responsible for the management and implementation of REACH assessments in Dadaab.

REACH Field Officer Field Officer Jobs in Daadab

Responsibilities

Assessment Preparation and Training;