SM Assistant – Maternity Leave Coverage Position

The Field Assistant supports the Site Management Team in implementing site management activities in displacement sites, including site mapping, monitoring, community engagement, and coordination. This is a fixed-term maternity leave replacement position for four months based in Gaza Strip.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to sites to monitor conditions, identify needs, and follow up on ongoing activities and maintenance works.
• Support the registration and updating of site information, including population figures, infrastructure, and services.
• Participate in site mapping and ensure accurate and up-to-date data collection and reporting.
• Identify site-level needs and gaps in coordination with site committees and service providers.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating community meetings, awareness sessions, and training on site management topics.
• Support site planning and layout improvements in coordination with the Officer and technical teams.
• Conduct quantity estimations (BoQs) for small-scale maintenance or site improvement works.
• Follow up on site maintenance interventions to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion.
• Support and lead small-scale site interventions in close coordination with the Site Management Officer and site committees.
• Report urgent issues or emerging needs from the field to the Site Management Officer promptly.
• Support the establishment and functioning of community committees and ensure their active participation in site management.
• Help facilitate communication between communities and service providers.
• Promote participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in site-level decision-making and activities.
• Assist in organizing awareness sessions and community events to strengthen engagement and ownership.
• Conduct household-level data collection and assist in updating site-level information tools.
• Contribute to weekly site monitoring reports, service mapping, and referral tracking.
• Support the dissemination of information at sites (posters, banners, public boards, etc.) ensuring accessibility for all groups.
• Support coordination with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations during field visits.
• Represent DRC respectfully in the field and promote collaboration among all stakeholders present in the sites.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Site Management Officer and support DRC’s site management objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or community-based work.
• Proven experience in site maintenance, small-scale infrastructure, or construction follow-up is an asset.
• Ability to identify site needs, estimate quantities, and follow up on implementation of interventions.
• Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in data collection, mapping, or reporting tools (Kobo, ODK) is desirable.
• Ability to work long hours in field conditions and under pressure.
• Openness to learning and professional growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, social sciences, or a related field desirable, but not mandatory.
• Arabic (Professional)
• English (Basic Working Proficiency)

Skills

• Humanitarian Experience
• Community-Based Work
• Site Maintenance
• Small-scale Infrastructure
• Construction Follow-Up
• Site Needs Assessment
• Quantity Estimation
• Implementation Monitoring
• Data Collection
• Mapping
• Reporting Tools
• Kobo
• ODK
• Field Work
• Community Engagement
• Coordination

Languages

Arabic, English