Background
Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) is a non-governmental organization which has been engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPC also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
JDPC is inviting suitably qualified candidate for the above-mentioned position to work in Maiduguri.
Candidate must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.
Positions: MEAL Officer (1)
Project: BHA
Duration: 10 Months
Location: Maiduguri
Travel Required: Yes
Post Description:
The MEAL Officer is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and reporting activities of the project. The MEAL Officer leads the development and management of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Lead project team in the development and implementation of a MEAL system and oversee routine program monitoring activities (data collection, dataflow management, data management and results reporting).
- Ensure the quality and relevance of the project’s monitoring and evaluation design.
- Provide support to performance evaluation process.
- Ensure the quality of MEAL related data to be collected throughout the program implementation.
- Document results of the MEAL system and produce periodic reports required donor agencies.
- Assist the various program teams in data analysis.
- Conduct MEAL program monitoring and evaluation tasks, including the implementation of MEAL systems.
- Participate in the training of staff in MEAL data collection and processing.
- Support the development of work plans and budget for MEAL activities.
- Provide technical support to state partners and enumerators to strengthen monitoring system and track project deliverables.
- Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts and figures for internal and external use.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Certificate in MEAL, statistics, or economics preferred.
- Minimum of three year’s professional experience M&E position responsible for implementing MEAL activities.
- Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project MEAL systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
- Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Working knowledge of data processing computer packages.
- Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
- Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEAL field officers.
- Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally managed evaluations.
Personal Skills
- Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
- Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.
- Strong listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments • Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills
- Good writing skills in English.
- Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPC staff
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click Here to apply not later than 4pm on Monday the 9th of May 2022.
https://forms.gle/2aesLxXH7Pn3RBzv5
Note: Females are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted afterwards.
