• Application Deadline:
• Position: MEAL Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Responsibilities and Tasks

Implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan:

• Ensure the collection, reporting and validation of monitoring data of project teams and ensure the data reported by Field Officers / Program Managers is accurate and of good quality and reported in a timely manner


• Produce monitoring checklists and conduct regular joint field process monitoring, quality assessments and data validation, and provide feedback and recommendations for timely improvement


• Ensure that community leaders and beneficiaries are actively participating in all project and M&E activities


• Assist the Deputy MEAL Manager / MEAL Manager in supporting project teams in designing and regularly updating project M&E guidelines and tools and ensure that project staff have access and capacity to use the tools


• Provide training to field level project staff on the use of the M&E system including survey sampling and piloting of M&E tools, conducting assessments and the implementation of periodic evaluation activities including baseline surveys, research and evaluations in all sectors


• Ensure utilization by all projects of appropriate data collection and reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data


• Undertake regular visits to field locations/project sites to support monitoring and evaluation processes and activities related to all sectors of PUI interventions


• Support supervision of base level project staff and ensure that their capacities are built and that they are supported to deliver on their day to day M&E work by constant communication and joint field level M&E activities

Internal and external reporting:

• Update Deputy MEAL Manager / MEAL Manager and Program Managers on daily achievements and challenges encountered on the field


• Contribute and participate in weekly meetings including accurate reporting on successes and challenges


• Ensure that the data collected goes through a data cleaning and validation process each day


• Ensure all data is channeled through the IM system


• Develop reports that synthesize and synchronize initial key finding (needs) and results (outputs/outcomes) such as indicator tracking table, etc.


• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability to the Deputy MEAL Manager and/or MEAL Manager


• Pass on any information or problems to her/his direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning her/his task, PUI programs, or safety aspects

Capitalisation / Institutional Knowledge Building:

• Use lessons learnt combined with field experience to provide contributions and feedback, including during the design phases of field tools and assessments


• Participate actively in team workshops and lessons learnt seminars


• Actively engage in ongoing training and knowledge building


• Lead training of beneficiaries, community leaders, community facilitators/mobilisers and Field staff on M&E if needed

Communication & Follow up:

• Respond to beneficiaries’ queries with good knowledge of relevant information when approached


• Respond to any requests within PUI that might require an alternative communication method or plan of action


• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Priorities of the Department

• Ensure the implementation of MEAL activities for the achievement of results enshrined in the global MEAL plan in collaboration with the beneficiaries, partners and project teams.


• Provision of high-quality and accurate qualitative and quantitative data according to external and internal deadlines.


• Support the MEAL Department to achieve its strategic goals through the occasional undertaking of additional activities that contribute to the overall ability of PUI to achieve its stated outputs.


• Ensure a robust MEAL system is in place so that the implementation of the projects is of a high quality and accountable to beneficiaries, partners and donors.


• Ensure a robust and efficient accountability mechanism is in place


• Ensure high-quality data analysis from multiple sources and the production of high-quality information products

Qualifications and Required Skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Language skills: Fluent in Hausa and English, and good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset


• Education degree: At least a diploma or degree in social sciences, Statistics, Demography, Sociology


• Work experience: At least two years of similar experience in an NGO/On-site training in social or monitoring work


• Knowledge and skills: Good analytical and writing skills/ /Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions and capacity building activities,


• Computer skills: Knowledge of the MS Office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook), knowledge of data collection software (KoboCollect, ODK, etc.) and a basic understanding of data analysis packages such as SPSS, Epi-Info, etc.

Assets:

Interests:

• In the humanitarian sector


• Transversals skills


• Well organized and attentive to detail


• Conflict resolution and diplomacy


• Ability to analyze and suggest improvement


• Autonomous and hard-working


• Ability to manage stress and pressure


• Ability to work within a team.