Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Job at CARE International

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: M&E Assistant Location: Yusufari, Yobe Position Type: Regular Supervisor: M & E Officer

Key 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
• 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;
• 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;

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• BSc 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 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.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Have advanced quantitative skills, including knowledge of statistical programs.

Skills:

• 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.
• Ability to deal well with a diverse population.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of CARE International.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.
• Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the organization.

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and detailed CV as a single document indicating clearly in the subject line of the email the position being applied for and the location (in Caps e.g. (M&E ASSISTANT - YUNUSARI) to: [email protected] Note

• Save your Application and CV with your name before attaching it
• 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.