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FATOU E. H. JARRA

Senior Field Officer

ORGANIZATION: GAMCOTRAP (The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices)
POSITION TITLE: Senior Field Officer
INCUMBENT: Fatou E. H. Jarra
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: The Gambia (Field-based with travel to communities)

POSITION SUMMARY
Fatou E. H. Jarra, as Senior Field Officer, leads field operations and community engagement activities to support GAMCOTRAP’s mission of eliminating harmful traditional practices. This position involves direct community mobilization, coordination of field staff, program implementation, and ensuring effective delivery of community-based interventions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Operations & Community Engagement

Lead and coordinate all field-based activities across target communities
Conduct community sensitization sessions on harmful traditional practices
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, women’s groups, and local stakeholders
Mobilize communities for behavior change initiatives

Program Implementation
Implement field programs in accordance with organizational objectives and donor requirements
Oversee community-based education and awareness campaigns
Monitor program activities and ensure quality implementation
Document program activities, challenges, and success stories

Staff Supervision & Coordination
Supervise and provide technical guidance to Field Officers and interns
Coordinate field team schedules and activity planning
Conduct regular field visits to monitor and support team activities
Facilitate team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
Collect and analyze field data on program progress and impact
Prepare regular activity reports for management review
Document case studies, testimonials, and community feedback
Track program indicators and beneficiary data

Partnership & Representation
Represent GAMCOTRAP in community meetings and local forums
Collaborate with local government authorities and community-based organizations
Support partnership development at the community level
Participate in relevant networks and coordination meetings