CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. Officially registered in April 2017, CARE is in its fourth year operating in Nigeria, predominantly in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.
Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Locations: Damaturu, Karasuwa, Machina, Nguru & Tarmuwa (Yobe State)
Slots: x5
Duration: 5 Months
Reporting to: MEAL Officer
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Information Management and Reporting
- Prepare relevant data collection and monitoring tools as well as develop the database for storing data and information.
- Update project database on a regular basis by entering and processing relevant data.
- Collate and extract relevant information from the project database on a regular basis, ensuring information/data are available upon request.
- Ensure the availability of timely and high-quality reports (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, final, assessments, PDMs, baseline and end-line surveys reports) and other documentation as required.
- Work closely with consultants and other staff in relation to baseline, assessment, and evaluation studies
- Consolidate case studies/ human interest stories and qualitative information among the beneficiary communities to show program outcomes in different areas
- Systematically and frequently capture progress, successes and challenges with photo camera and video •Documenting and sharing of best practices and methodologies employed by stakeholders
- Responsible for receiving beneficiaries’ feedback and complaints via phone.
- Maintain the archiving and documentation system of the quality unit
Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordination
- Assist the MEAL officer in developing, and implementing the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) system for the program, ensuring community participation.
- Assist the MEAL officer to establish coordination and information systems with project partners and key stakeholders, particularly those responsible for monitoring and evaluation
Job Responsibility #3: Capacity Building
- Actively participate in developing standardized MEAL tools for the project such as monitoring sheets; weekly/monthly progress analysis reports etc.
- Train the relevant project staff in the field of MEL system, ensuring they use the required formats/sheets effectively as required and desired
Job Responsibility #4: Reporting
- Conduct regular field monitoring to identify challenges and present them to the program management for corrective actions.
- Participate in the drafting of SOW for the baseline as well as the final evaluation of the project.
- Actively participate in conducting baseline assessments, annual project reviews, and final evaluations.
- Actively participate in action research and studies
- Support the provision of project information on the Project and program Impact and Information Reporting System (PIIRS)
Resource Mobilization
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- Minimum 1st degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Agricultural economics, Social Sciences, Information Management, and other relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience on MEAL in the field of development.
- Experience designing and conducting training sessions and workshops.
- Working knowledge of information collection tools and methodologies with focus on data analysis and the ability to develop and apply methods and tools for capturing knowledge, preserving, and sharing.
- Excellent computer literacy with full knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including database management systems.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and good report-writing skills
- Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow-through on processing issues and concerns.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Integrity
- Details focus
- Strong team player
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from various backgrounds and cultures at all levels in the organization.
- Fluency in English and Hausa
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
- There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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