Crest Point for Consultancy and Development (CPCD) is currently seeking experienced and motivated Field Coordinators in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. The selected candidates will play a key role in ensuring the smooth implementation of field activities, effective team coordination, adherence to ethical standards, and the delivery of high-quality field data.
Applicants should apply for one country only — the country in which they are based.
What you will do
Serve as the main focal point for field coordination in the assigned location(s).
Coordinate with local authorities, community representatives, client focal points, and relevant stakeholders, in line with the approvals, permits, and authorizations required for fieldwork in the country of assignment.
Support the preparation and implementation of daily field movement plans and activity schedules.
Facilitate access to target locations and support smooth coverage of assigned areas.
Form and mobilize field teams, when needed, according to the geographic areas where fieldwork is required, ensuring appropriate coverage, local knowledge, language profile, and operational readiness — including female enumerators where required for access to female respondents.
Coordinate logistical and operational arrangements with the Team Leader and project team.
Supervise field teams and ensure compliance with the approved methodology and workplan.
Monitor the quality of field activities through daily follow-up, spot-checks, back-checks, and review of completed work.
Ensure that all team members strictly follow ethical standards, including confidentiality, informed consent, personal data protection, PSEA, Do No Harm, and safeguarding principles.
Support the resolution of field challenges and report any operational, access, security, or quality-related issues in a timely manner.
Submit daily progress updates to the Team Leader, including completed activities, challenges, risks, and recommendations.
Ensure adherence to security protocols and immediately report any incidents, complaints, or concerns.
Support referral pathways for urgent protection or humanitarian cases, according to established procedures.
Conduct daily team debriefings and document lessons learned, field challenges, and recommendations.
What you bring
Essential Requirements (all countries)
Legal authorization to live and work in the country applied for — nationals of the country, or holders of a valid residency permit granting the right to work — together with strong knowledge of the national context, local culture, and operational environment.
Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, or any related field.
At least 1 year of proven experience in field coordination, data collection supervision, monitoring and evaluation, social or market research, or development fieldwork.
Previous experience coordinating field teams in the country applied for is strongly preferred.
Fluency in English and fluency in the local languages of the country applied for.
Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse communities, including vulnerable groups, with professionalism, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily field plans and team follow-up.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to research ethics and humanitarian principles.
Desirable Requirements (all countries)
Previous experience working with CPCD, NGOs, UN agencies, consultancy or market research firms, research institutes, foundations, or government-affiliated entities.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, assessments, Third-Party Monitoring, KIIs, FGDs, beneficiary satisfaction studies, or household surveys.
Familiarity with digital data collection tools such as Kobo Collect, ODK, SurveyCTO, or similar platforms.
Understanding of basic sampling approaches, quota management, and field quality assurance procedures.
Experience in relevant sectors such as Protection, Migration, Social Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, Health, Education, Shelter, Employment and Livelihoods, Community Development, or Cash Assistance.
Valid driving licence, given the distances between assigned sites.
Background and Context
As part of the expansion of its operations across the Middle East and Africa, CPCD is currently seeking experienced and motivated Field Coordinators in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Overall Objective of the Assignment
The overall objective of this assignment is to support the coordination and supervision of field data collection activities in assigned locations, ensuring that all fieldwork is conducted in line with approved methodologies, ethical guidelines, quality standards, security protocols, and the national laws and authorization requirements applicable in each country.
Duty Station
Field-based in one of the following countries — Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, or the United Arab Emirates — with travel within assigned locations as required.
Working Conditions
The position is field-based and may require travel within the assigned locations, including rural, remote, or challenging environments.
Working hours may include evenings or weekends depending on respondent availability and the requirements of the assignment.
The role may involve interaction with vulnerable individuals and communities.
The selected candidates must follow all CPCD security, ethical, and safeguarding procedures, as well as all applicable national laws and permit conditions in the country of assignment.
Applicants should apply for one country only — the country in which they are based.
CPCD will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates for interviews and further details about the opportunity.
About the company
Crest Point for Consultancy and Development (CPCD) is an independent consulting firm specializing in monitoring, evaluation, research, assessments, Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), capacity building, and consultancy services.
Established in 2018, CPCD supports humanitarian, development, public-sector, and private-sector actors by providing evidence-based, reliable, and data-driven solutions. Through its work, CPCD contributes to strengthening accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making for clients, partners, and donors.
CPCD is an equal opportunity organization and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
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