Program & MEAL Coordinator at Grassroot Researchers Association (GRA) - 3 Openings

The Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) is a non-profit organisation that facilitates community-led initiatives promoting gender equality and advancing the status of women and girls in northern Nigeria. GRA partners with local and international NGOs to support victim-led initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, particularly survivors of CRSV, female genital mutilation/circumcision, E/FM, and persons living with disabilities in northeast Nigeria.

The German Federal Agency for Foreign Affairs awarded a one-year project to the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation (DMF) to implement the project titled “Strengthening survivor-led networks to support victims of conflict-related sexual violence from Nigeria, South Sudan, Uganda, and Ukraine." Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) and Youth Initiative Against Terrorism (YIAT) will be implementing the Nigerian component of the project in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program & MEAL Coordinator

Locations: Maiduguri - Borno, Damaturu - Yobe and Yola - Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
Program Role:

• The program coordinator's role involves developing and implementing program strategies, overseeing implementation across multiple projects and states, collaborating with partners and stakeholders, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring program compliance with regulations and standards.

Meal Role:

• The Meal coordination role involves developing robust frameworks, collecting and analysing data, monitoring program quality, documenting lessons learned, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring data security and confidentiality in accordance with ethical standards.

Program Specific Role:

• Develop and implement program strategies that align with GRA's mission, objectives, and donor requirements.
• Oversee program implementation across multiple projects and locations, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to build strong relationships and facilitate effective collaboration.
• Monitor program progress using appropriate tools and indicators, identifying areas for improvement and making necessary adjustments.
• Prepare comprehensive program reports for donors, internal stakeholders, and external audiences.
• Ensure program compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Meal Specific Role:

• Develop and implement robust MEAL frameworks that align with program objectives and donor requirements.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Monitor program quality through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms.
• Document lessons learned and disseminate best practices to improve program effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed MEAL reports that provide insights into program impact, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality in accordance with ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social sciences(e.g., sociology, anthropology, development studies) or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in program management and MEAL in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring programs in complex contexts.
• Strong understanding of MEAL frameworks and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis software(e.g., SPSS, Stata, R).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills(both written and verbal).
• Experience working in conflict zones (preferred).

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to: [email protected] and copy [email protected]

Note

• State the Position applied for / Name of the Applicant & Position as the subject of the email
• Pay close attention to job description requirements as applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.