CARE AID is an independent humanitarian non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2019 in Nigeria. Care Aid mission is to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience, promote inclusive and sustainable growth, co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society by investing in people and their potential. Care Aid Support Initiative is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and empowerment for persons with disabilities. The organization is committed to providing comprehensive support, advocating for equal opportunities, and creating a society where every individual, regardless of ability, can thrive. Through their various initiatives and programs, they aim to make a positive impact, champion the rights of persons with disabilities, and contribute to building a more inclusive and accessible world for all.
CARE AID is committed to providing humanitarian relief to people in urgent need and protect their dignity while co-creating inclusive longer-term opportunities for sustainable growth through various clusters like; CCCM/Shelter/NFI, Disability inclusion and innovation, Climate/Environmental programs, General Protection, GBV, Livelihood, Wash and peace building.
We are recruiting internally and externally for the position below:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
Location: Borno/Yobe
Duration: 3 months [with the possibility of extension]
Objective:
The M&E Officer and project teams in implementing monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure effective tracking of project progress and outcomes. This role involves assisting with data collection, entry, and analysis, as well as supporting the preparation of reports and documentation of learnings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Development:
- Design and develop comprehensive M&E frameworks, including indicators, data collection tools and reporting mechanism.
- Ensure alignment of M&E activities with project objectives and donor requirements.
2. Data collection Management:
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and management of project data through various methods, including surveys, interview, focus groups, and quantitative/qualitative analysis techniques.
- Establish and maintain robust data management systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of data.
3. Monitoring and Progress and Performance:
- Regularly monitor project activities and outputs to assess progress towards objectives and targets.
- Identify challenges and opportunities fir program improvement base on M&E findings.
4. Evaluation and Learning:
- Coordinate and conduct periodic evaluations and assessments to measure project impact and effectiveness.
- Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among project staff and stakeholders based on evaluation findings and best practices.
5. Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare timely and accurate M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government authorities.
- Present M&E findings and recommendations to project management and stakeholders as needed.
6. Capacity Building:
- Provide training and technical assistance to project staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies.
- Strengthen the capacity of project teams to collect, analyse, and utilize data.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or Masters in a relevant field (e.g. Statistic, Social Sciences, Statistics, International Development).
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, or related areas, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with M&E software is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, with proficiency in English and Hausa.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one single pdf attachment via email to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location in the subject line. E.g. “Position”.
Application Closing Date: 17th March 2024
Note:
- Applicants are advised that Care Aid does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
- Due to the volume of applications received, Care Aid may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received.
- The position is required as soon as possible, Care Aid reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the closing date, if considered necessary.
- Women and People living with Disability are strongly advised to apply.
