M & E Assistant (WASH) at Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)

Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) is an impartial, neutral and independent Non-Governmental Organization whose mission exclusively established to promote life in underserved communities through empowering communities to know and protect lives including their environment towards ensuring safe habitation through participatory methodology. Established in Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach was established in 2010 but was incorporated in the year 2011 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LESGO exists to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: M & E Assistant (WASH)

Location: Madagali / Yola South, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Technically under the supervision of M&E Officer and administratively supervised by the WASH Coordinator, the WASH M&E assistant will be responsible for all WASH based data collection, analysis, and proper data presentation and management for reporting purposes. S/he will be involved in WASH infrastructure quality monitoring and evaluation estimating the various indicators reached on a regular basis. The M&E Assistant will be responsible for monitoring activity progress according to project indicators and tracking implementation of quality improvement measures. The M&E Assistant will work with the M&E Officer to design and implement program monitoring tools. Additionally, s/he will track project activity results in the achievement of its intended outputs in a timely manner.

Main Responsibilities
The WASH M&E Assistant will:

• Develop database for primary data on CHVs and hygiene promotion beneficiaries in communities.
• Input beneficiaries’ data into spread sheet in preparation for distribution of NFI kits in communities.
• Analyze CHV log sheet on monthly basis for proper report purposes.
• Participating in Organizing training sessions and present in all facilitation in IDP camps and host communities.
• Evaluate the necessary material needed for a campaign/activity.
• Participate in community mobilization in collaboration with the WASH Coordinator.
• Participate in all WASH campaigns for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Conduct household assessments.
• Monitor the Distribution of water, hygiene, and sanitation items.
• Follow up with WASH staff collection of water sample from household and source and document results obtained based on indicator for the activity.
• Relate with WASH staff in obtaining accurate raw data for impact analysis during post distribution survey and to make input into monthly and quarterly reports
• Regular reporting of indicator achieved on various WASH activities to supervisor/ WASH Coordinator
• Provide support to other areas of the department as may be required by the M&E Officer.
• For standardization purposes, s/he will actively participate alongside community volunteers in identifying locations/sites for WASH infrastructures (latrines construction/rehabilitation, borehole drilling/rehabilitation, etc) in the beneficiary communities.
• Solid Waste and Excreta Management reporting
• Monitoring and reporting of repairs, construction and upgrade of dysfunctional handpumps.
• Supporting KAP survey and assessment.
• Report the progress of work to Project Manager
• Report possible problems or conflict during the activities or any other issues that requires LESGO follow up/action

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sciences, or any relevant technical qualification.
• At least minimum of 2 years of experience in data collection and analysis as an M&E with a non-profit, non-governmental organization or community development experience.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suit
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Flexible, able to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Demonstrated skill in capacity building at community level.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & any other local language is an added advantage.
• Excellent experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc.

Success Factor

• The successful candidate will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive, and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building. S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level.
• Successful LESGO team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.

Travel:

• The successful candidate will be willing to travel to field locations in the Northeast based on program needs. This will mean sometimes staying and working in stressful environments with very basic living conditions, strictly following security protocols and sometimes working long and irregular hours.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit copies of their CV and cover letter to our Yola Office at:
1A Hong Road, Karewa Extension,
Behind Airforce Quarters,
Opposite Ramat College Jimeta-Yola,
Yola North LGA, Adamawa State

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
• LESGO provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• This is an emergency recruitment, and we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Deadline  24th June 2024.