Graduate Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Position Overview

• The M&E Assistant will be directly under the supervision of the M&E Technical Adviser.
• He/ She will be responsible for data gathering, collation and reporting activities of the Humanitarian multi-sectoral Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) program at community (LGA) level.
• The incumbent will assist in tracking progress of key indicators and provide timely report to the M&E Officer.
• The M&E Assistant provides support to the M&E Officer and M&E DPM in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the program by managing data and facilitating program implementation monitoring at LGA level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the M&E Officer and DPM

Specific Objectives

• Quantify methods and identify data sources for program performance and impact indicators, in conjunction with respective program component teams (WASH & FSL).
• Assist in conducting project baseline, end line and progress surveys, ensuring appropriate sample size and sampling survey methods, data collection procedures, and data verification through periodic site visits.
• Ensure proper monitoring of implementation of the program, focusing on overall M&E framework of the program at LGA level.
• Present and analyze data based on information needs of project team and partners and support in data base management.
• Complete and submit monthly report.
• Under guidance of M&E Officer work in a close collaboration with the FSL & DPM program team in the LGA (whenever required) for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.
• Collaborate with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program delivery.
• Assist the FSL & WASH program team in terms of selecting the beneficiaries of NFI & Cash Transfer as per the established procedure.
• Assist the FSL & WASH program team in selecting the Community Volunteers to facilitate the process of beneficiaries’ selection.
• Monitor the progress of disseminating the ACF Principles within the beneficiaries’ community by the program team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, Statistics, Demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 1 year M&E related work experience
• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing (Mobile Data Collection a strong advantage)
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values and principles
• Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships and team spirit, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous  M&E experience.
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
• Previous experience with ACF.
• Previous humanitarian programming experience.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email to: [email protected]

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. For example, "Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant -Yobe”.
• Also note that applications will be processed on First Come First Served basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply