VISION Islamic Relief France (SIF) believes in a benevolent world where basic needs of vulnerable people are met. MISSION Islamic Relief France dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poor in France and worldwide. It intervenes where humanitarian and social needs required by the mobilization of emergency relief and the implementation of development programs. Thus, our preferred areas of concern Aid and Food Security , Water, hygiene and sanitation and childhood abroad, the fight against exclusion and poverty in France . VALUES Islamic Relief France inspired by the values of Islam, those of solidarity and respect for human dignity, it places at the center of its concerns. He calls, through its commitment, values and missions, building a human solidarity that transcends differences and borders. PRINCIPLES • Neutrality • Independence • Impartiality • Respect • Responsibility These are the principles of humanitarian action that Islamic Relief France is committed to respect since its creation. Each of these principles ensures the people support, while respecting the diversity – cultural, religious, social – and in fairness.
Line Manager: Program Coordinator
Line Manager + 1: HoM
Location: Based in Maiduguri
Duration of contract: 6 months (extesion possible)
Expected hiring date: As soon as possible
FUNCTION
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1992, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a non-governmental organisation for international solidarity with a social and humanitarian mission With a presence in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Secours Islamique France assists the peoples through its emergency aid, development and orphan sponsorship programmes in over 30 countries wherever humanitarian and social needs exist, without regard to race, religion or gender.
CONTEXT
Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to alleviate the suffering of the poorest people. SIF acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or implementation of development programs.
In Nigeria, SIF provides assistance for both urgent basic needs for those displaced by violence as well as longer-term support for returnees and IDPs in protracted displacement settings.
Our current program includes livelihoods support, NFI, shelter, WASH assistance, Protection intervention delivered through multi-purpose community centers as well as IDP camps.
ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Under the management of the Program Coordinator is responsible for the smooth implementation of MEAL strategy in a qualitatively and timely manner, making sure all SIF and donors’ requirements are met.
MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
SIF is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of MEAL Officer to work in SIF base.
The tasks described in this job description are not exhaustive or limited. Due to the nature of the mission and the organization, the MEAL Officer may be requested to perform further tasks related to his/her responsibilities.
The MEAL Officer is under the Program Coordinator responsibility for all operational aspects, he also works in close cooperation with all the team.
TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES
The role of the M&E Officer is to support the PC and PM in implementation of systems to promote evidence-based decision-making and to ensure harmonized monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices at the mission level. The position holder will support the design of monitoring and evaluation tools in coordination with other departments, as well as data collection, management and reporting. This will involve: creating, developing, and supporting programme teams to use appropriate tools to collect, aggregate and analyse data.
Generic Responsibilities
- Adhere to SIF policies, guidance, and procedures.
- Support the development of M&E systems, including procedures, guidelines and tools at the mission level.
- Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change
Development and logical framework design.
- Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations and assessments; and also of monitoring data in programme development, adjustment, or review.
- Contribute to organizational learning through participating to specific analysis, lessons learned, and reports.
- Ensure effective knowledge sharing within the mission.
- Follow-up mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in the field with special focus on protection mainstreaming, gender, governance and child safeguarding.
Specific Responsabilities
- Ensure project M&E Plans are rolled-out at the field level in efficient and effective manner.
- Carry out field visits and collect and manage all requested project data as per project M&E Plan.
- Ensure data entry as needed and carry out basic analytical tasks.
- Participate in organisation of initial kick-off meetings for each project.
- Participate to regular project reviews using the PMP Tool (activity, indicators, hypothesis and beneficiary follow-up).
- Participate to lessons learnt or action review workshops.
- Support programmes in data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Support project specific assessments (baseline, end line) and a multi-sectorial needs assessment and support in beneficiary selection process.
- Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports.
- Implement feedback, suggestions and accountability mechanisms as per country specific SOPs
- Provide timely information to country management team about risks related to the projects.
- Report performed activities and achievements to line supervisor.
- Participate in other M&E and communications initiatives as needed.
- Ensure filing system for M&E is in place (hard copies and soft version, backed up)
- Perform any other duties related as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
- A Bachelor degree in Economics, Political or Social Sciences, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis or other relevant degree;
- Minimum 3 years of experience relevant in the field of monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in applied research in quantitative and qualitative fields including excellent command of sampling methods is an asset
- Excellent written and spoken English, Hausa is compulsory
- Computer skills (MS Package), knowledge of statistical software and/or qualitative data management software will be an advantage;
- Experience with mobile data collection software (ODK, Kobo Collect);
- Knowledge of GIS software is an asset.
- Experiences on conduction of baseline and end-line surveys
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel frequently and under the particular travel requirements of the assignment.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Flexibility, Organisation skills, Sense of responsibilities, Analysis and coordination skills, Good interpersonal skills, Capacity to prioritize, Strong humanitarian motivation
WORKING PLACE
Method of Application
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV + a cover letter (including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by email to: [email protected]
Kindly please mention clearly in the e-mail, Cover Letter and CV your name as consecutive order: 1) First name; 2) Surname; 3) Another name.
Mandatory: The email subject line should be marked: – MEAL Officer
Candidates from Borno state are encourage to apply
