MEAL Officer (for NHF Project) needed at Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO).
JOB TITLE: MEAL Officer (for NHF Project)
JOB LOCATION: (Maiduguri base) North-East Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Starting Date: September, 2020
Duration of Contract: 6 Months (Extendable)
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
JOB DETAILS:
- This position falls under the direct management of SALIENT’s CCCM Project Coordinator
- Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting all MEAL related activities including, but not limited to: monitoring progress on project indicators, elaboration of M&E tools, conducting needs/market/post-activity assessments, beneficiary database management, recalibration of beneficiary targeting at project mid-point, development and implementation of accountability mechanism as well as a compilation of monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports.
- The MEAL Officer will be based in Maiduguri with frequent trips to the project area and will report to the MEAL Manager as well as the Project Coordinator.
Job Description
- Conduct regular on-site and post-distribution monitoring; post-activity monitoring and Focused Group Discussion to measure the project progress.
- Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives.
- Conduct Market Price Monitoring in collaboration with the Programs.
- Provide timely analyzed data and report on the monitoring activities and feedback to the programs; and write reports.
- Support the team on the registration, commodity/card distribution and others activity through rigorous monitoring exercise.
- Conduct data validation and verification exercise as necessary.
- Maintain the Indicator Performance Tracking Table and feed the information to programs and MEAL team.
- Facilitate the training of enumerators in the activities such as rapid assessment, registration, survey, baseline/end-line etc.
- Elaborate, review, and test all M&E tools before the implementation.
- Establish the database or tracking sheets of project beneficiary and assistance provided and share the information timely with the programs.
- Support the establishment and management of a system to track beneficiary and non-beneficiary’s feedbacks and complaints management.
- Work closely with ICT department and MEAL Manager in tracking IT equipment associated with project use.
- Conduct regular analysis and action planning meetings to (1) compare data against project milestones, targets, and quality expectations across project sites; (2) identify issues requiring further attention; (3) define action needed and assign responsibility and deadlines.
- Identify, document, store and share lessons learned (this includes success story too) that have implications for refinement of best programmatic practice.
- Ensure ethical and safe collection and storage of data.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree, preferably in Statistics, Information Management, Management, Social Sciences or related fields.
- At least 3 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, preferably in humanitarian or development context.
- Proven track record and experience in developing M&E plan, systems and database using MS office applications (Excel or Access) and software applications.
- Strong knowledge and proven experience on developing and analyzing logical and conceptual framework.
- Ability to train partners and staff on developing and maintaining the M&E system.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills in English.
- Communication skills in Hausa and Kanuri mandatory.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organizational relationships.
- Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of vulnerable people.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to SALIENT€™s values and guiding principles.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel frequently and stay in difficult environments
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of Nigerian displacement context.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
- Highly flexible, with the ability to use initiative.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
- Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
- Commitment to promoting gender equality.
Preferred Experience:
- Proven professional experience working with NGO at a relevant position e.g enumerator, monitor, field and community worker.
- Experience working for NGOs and/ or in Camp setting is a must.
- Experience using Kobo, or other mobile data collection technology
- Experience Working in Northeast Nigeria is a Must
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Written and spoken fluency in English, Hausa or Kanuri a must; additional fluency in other local languages preferred
- Ability and Willingness to follow instructions.
Brief Conditions
- SHO reserve the right to close the application before the deadline, if the required number of candidates is attained.
- Candidates will be responsible for his/her own travel, accommodation and feeding during the recruitment process;
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please submit their Application (Letter of motivation and CV in a single file) via E-mail to: [email protected] indicating the “Job position” as the subject of the e-mail.
Or
The HR,
Salient Humanitarian Organization,
Behind NTA Quarters, Off Damboa Road,
Old GRA, Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Application Process
- All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than five pages) in English.
- CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
- Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
- Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.
- Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
- SHO considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Note
- Please clearly indicate the “Job position” on the envelope.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- CVs will be reviewed on rolling bases.
- Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, SHO will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
- For general information about SHO, please consult: www.salientho.org
Deadline: September 10, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |