Taimako Community Development Initiative (Taimako-CDI/TAIMAKO-CDI) is a non-profit, non-ethnic, non-political and non-religious organization, whose major objectives is improving rural and urban communities through developmental and self-help driven programmes, initiatives and activities. The organization has functional and equipped Offices in Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States, North-East, Nigeria. Visit our website to learn more about us: taimakocdi.org.ng
Field Monitoring Officer
- Job Type Part Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Yobe
- Job Field NGO/Non–Profit
- Available Positions: 4
Job Location: Yunusari LGA, Yobe State.
Contract/Duration: 1 year with possibilities of extension (3 months’ probation period)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Field Monitoring Officer role is to support in projects accountability, quality assurance and learning, Implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system by ensuring the timely collection, dissemination and use of M&E findings to improve projects policies and practices.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the M&E Manager and PMs, participate to the launch of the program in field and support determine information needs of the project management, implementing partners and primary stakeholders, the cooperating institution and funding agencies; • In collaboration with the M&E coordinator and PMs, organize regular project monitoring and review the relevant data collection tools designed by the Data Analyst ensuring that they capture data on information needed for monitoring and evaluation of performance of the projects;
- In consultation with the Data Analyst, agree on how to collect, record, analyze & report progress against planned targets for each level of the log frame;
- Undertake the routine field checking of the work of enumerators, supervise quality in the field and ensure data accuracy and completeness;
- Support the PMs in execution of projects monitoring plan, including how and when to measure progress towards achievement of outcomes and associated indicators;
- Review beneficiary selection criteria processes and verify the targeting of beneficiaries through post- distribution monitoring;
- Use various participatory and quantitative methods to collect data including focus group discussions (FGDs) and post-distribution monitoring;
- Undertake routine field checking to ensure that the project is implemented as planned and that beneficiaries are fully aware of the project deliverables; • Regularly interact with the project’s beneficiaries ensuring that are fully aware of TaimakoCDI’S feedback and complaint mechanisms;
- Responsible for ensuring that primary stakeholders are involved to the fullest extent possible in undertaking M&E;
- Train and supervise survey enumerators and data entry staff on the data collection tools, methods of data collection, when required;
- Ensure that data quality control processes (including data checking and daily de-briefing) is implemented for all surveys conducted;
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis when requested by PMs and RPC, and write clear, concise and accurate reports in reports in English including recommendations for programming;
- Prepare regular field monitoring reports on activity implementation, outputs, progress and impact/feedback from beneficiaries; in line with donors and M&E Plan.
- Must be a Nigerian with clear knowledge of the region of operation and experience working in fast paced humanitarian programming in Nigeria.
- Strong computer skills and ability to use standard computing packages (word, excel, outlook, power point, internet etc.);
- Knowledge of SPSS, Stata, ENA SMART and other analytical software.
- Developed planning, organizational and research / analytical skills;
- Strong team working and interpersonal skills;
- Be able to communicate effectively in Somali and English Language. • Assist in developing template questionnaires for the selected beneficiaries to be called by the Complaint officer.
- Assist in identifying required training support, design and conduct training for all project staff on M&E processes, including reporting process, project documentation requirements for accountability and achievement of expected results;
- Continuous updating of the Indicator tracking table (ITT) as per the project progress. Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in, social science, economics, statistics or related field is required. • 2 years’ relevant experience in field of monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design is required.
- At least 4 years of general work experience is required.
- Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Prior experience with USAID, EU or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required.
- Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
- Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in one or more of the local languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required.
Method of Application
Qualified applicants MUST submit the following documents to mailto: [email protected] on or before 12th January,2021:
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) listing all their work experience and qualifications; AND • A cover letter.
Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV
NB: Any submission made after the deadline will not be considered
Only Shortlisted candidate will be contacted
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
