Latest Vacancies at Care International, 14th January, 2019

Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: MEAL Assistant (Livelihood) Location: Nguru, Yobe State Position Type: Regular Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant is responsible for monitoring operations of the livelihood projects’ M&E system to support programme management and accountability functions.
He/she contributes toward the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation (DME) unit as well as the overall CARE vision programming.

Responsibilities

Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
Supervise all M&E casual workers (Enumerators and Data Entry clerks)
Conduct training for casual workers on data collection methodologies
Provide supervision for quantitative data collection activities
Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires
Provide supervision for data entry of quantitative data, clean data and conduct data analysis.
Compile data from surveys using relevant and appropriate computer packages
Ensure that hard copies and soft copies of data collected is kept at project sites
Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings and make relevant recommendations on a regular basis
Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that strategies are implemented according to plan
Monitor the sustainability of the project's results;
Provide feedback to the MEAL Officer on project strategies and activities;
Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the program manager and Emergency Coordinator.
Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the program manager/officer in preparing relevant reports;
Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;
Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
Assist the program manager/officer in preparing other relevant reports;
Assist project manager/officer in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;

Qualification and experience

B.Sc or HND in related Development Studies, Social Sciences etc, with at least 1 year working experience in similar role
Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
Have a high level of computer literacy.
Have advanced quantitative skills, including knowledge of statistical programs.
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Have an ability to manage diverse activities and to meet deadlines required; flexibility to changing situations and priorities desired.
Demonstrate an understanding of international development issues.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.

Job Title: Infrastructure Officer Location: Maiduguri, Borno Position Type: Regular Supervisor: Livelihood Manager Job Summary

The Infrastructure Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring of Cash for Work, Cash transfers and Food for Assets component of WFP livelihood project in Yobe/ Borno states.
She/he will be responsible for managing the infrastructure and community assets construction component effectively and efficiently according to CARE and WFP systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

Management of the cash and social infrastructure component according to contractual requirements, operating priorities:
Develop work plan in collaboration with project team members according to the proposal
Make sure that specific project components are implemented according to contractual requirements, both in relation to project implementation and financial management
Conduct periodic assessments to ensure project implementation is happening according to the agreed upon work plans and budgets
Liaise closely with other agencies working in the same geographic regions and/or sectors to ensure coordination and avoid overlap.

Program quality of the project is ensured during each phase of the project implementation process:

Conduct regular progress review meetings with field teams and stakeholders to ensure quality is maintained and address any problems
Prepare BoQ and necessary documents for infrastructure development/ rehabilitation component
Make sure field teams collect relevant information on outputs, outcomes and impact, in both qualitative and quantitative form, based on reporting formats

Provide technical inputs/ Trainings:

Provide technical input on construction/ renovation and rehabilitation of social infrastructures under cash component and develop work procedures to the beneficiaries
Conduct technical trainings to the beneficiaries to implement cash transfer component
Visit field locations frequently to monitor infrastructure development activities of the beneficiaries
Provide training on Cash for Work/ Food For Assets process and procedures

Requirements

Basic University Degree/ Diploma in civil engineering/ construction
Minimum 3 years work experience in the development or humanitarian sector particularly construction/ shelter projects

Training skills:

Fluent in English (written and verbal) essential and fluency in at least one of the local languages, preferably Hausa/ Kanuri
Excellent community mobilization/ sensitization and communication skills.

Skills:

Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet
Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.
Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction
Excellent training skills.

How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and detailed CV's as a single document indicating clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the position being applied for and the location (in Caps For example. MEAL ASSISTANT-YOBE) to: [email protected] Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agree to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

Fraud
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

Application Deadline 18th January, 2019. Note

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CARE strongly encourage women to apply
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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