• Application Deadline:
• Position: Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Borno


• City Maiduguri


• Job Field
  

Basic Function:

The Assistant Technical Officer-M&E will assist in monitoring and evaluating program activities at the assigned field sites (Bama and Banki field locations of Bama LGA) supporting Health, WASH and Nutrition sectors for the NHF-funded project. Primary responsibilities include collecting information on project activities in each sector for proper documentation and reporting of activities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete and timely reporting.


• Timely entry of monitoring data into reporting tools/data collection systems and working with program teams and STO-MEL to resolve data quality issues observed.


• Bring to the knowledge of the STO-MEL issues that need to be solved such as inconsistencies or missing data by the originators of the source data.


• Support M&E activities to ensure that all monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule/M&E calendar.


• Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting and assist in the preparation of monthly reports.


• Support in conducting routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and supporting data review meetings with program teams.


• Share all information (data summary reports, CFM databases, etc.) with the support Project Coordinator and STO-MEL.


• Assist in conducting routine monitoring visits to sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.


• Ensure compliance with SoPs for management of M&E assets (e.g. tablets), making sure all gadgets requested are appropriately documented and accounted for.


• Document feedback and complaints and ensure the Complaints and Feedback database is well maintained and up to date.


• Share CFM issues monthly with program teams and ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner and that the feedback loop is closed.


• Ensure complaints and feedback are handled appropriately and in a timely manner, and where needed, referred to the appropriate teams for action and resolution.


• Support in the preparation of learning and review events such as Program Review Meetings and share M&E and CFM performance.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.


• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues related to the communities.


• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.


• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.


• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa languages. Understanding of Kanuri language is a plus,


• Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc / BA in Statistics, Public health, Development studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with at least 1-3 years’ relevant post NYSC experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.


• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.


• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.