The Nav Drishti NGO

Basics

Field officers have a multitude of duties. Some may take simple surveys involving passersby at a shopping mall, while others conduct more thorough forms of research, including testing collected data. The most important aspect of being a field officer is going out into the field, interacting and compiling information from the public.

Skills

Field officers in any industry must possess excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills. They must have an understanding of the type of information they are seeking, as well as a professional, courteous and analytical penchant.