The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was officially registered on 19 March 2000 at the Vatican State as a foundation. JRS programmes are found in 51 countries, providing assistance to: refugees in camps and cities, individuals displaced within their own countries, asylum seekers in cities, and to those held in detention centres. The main areas of work are in the field of education, emergency assistance, healthcare, livelihood activities and social services. At the end of 2016, more than 733,400 individuals were direct beneficiaries of JRS projects.
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Zamfara
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is an International Catholic Organization working across 56 countries whose mission is to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and IDPs in conflict zones, detention centres, and on remote borders.
JOB SUMMARY
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project and report to the Head of Programme. Develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project and also provide technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Role/Mission
- Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures.
- Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output.
- Recommend further improvement of the logical frame work.
- Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success.
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;
- Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results.
- Provide feedback to the Head of Programme and liase with the Project Director on project strategies and activities;
- Suggest strategies to the Project Director for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
- Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Head of Programme.
- Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project.
- Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Head of Programme.
- Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Director in preparing relevant reports.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project.
- Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS.
- Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Preparation of monthly MIS reports.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports.
- Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for project and government staff.
- Assist Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations.
- Provide input and update information related to project outcome.
- Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress based on MIS reports on project activities.
- Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project.
- Develop M&E system for the Project and for the government counterpart/stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain data base.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Demonstrate leadership skills, active listening skills, initiative and personal discipline, etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Have good computer skills and mastery of MS Office tools.
- Have a knowledge of a local language preferably Hausa.
- Extensive knowledge of MS office.
- Exceptional reporting skills.
- Ability to work in stressful locations.
- Traceable references of previous employers
QUALITIES
- Adhere to JRS values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
- Proficient command of the English language (written and oral).
- Knowledge of the local Nigerian Language is desired
- Proven work experience in multicultural and stressful environments.
- Ability to adapt to working conditions and tasks that may change with the reality of the field
Method of Application
Please send your CV and a cover letter that indicates what skills and experience you have that meets the criteria and your availability. The CV (maximum 3 pages) should include contacts (phone and professional email) for three professional referees. Please note that only official email addresses for referees will be accept. Please send the application to: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: due to urgent need to fill this vacant position, we will be reviewing the application as we receive. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
