MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSISTANT AT CONCERN ON CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE (FOURCi)


Concern on Climate Change for the Community Initiative (FOURCi)

Concern on Climate Change for the Community Initiative (FOURCi) is a non-profit organization group of Academics, Environmentalists, Agricultural Experts, Health experts, Building Experts and community volunteers coming together with their different expertise with one voice and concern towards safeguarding the future of our climate. Currently, the organization has focused its attention on the North East of Nigeria with special emphasis on Borno, Adamawa and Yobe State. (BAY) state. FOURCi interventions fall under the following thematic focuses;  Climate Education & Advocacy, Livelihood and Climate Smart Agriculture, Protection and Gender Based Violence, Nutrition, Environmental Sustainability and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: M & E Assistant

Location: Borno State

Slot: 1 Opening.

Contract Duration:4 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

  • Assist in the development of the project Monitoring and Evaluation plan and its effective and efficient implementation.
  • Ensure that log frame performance and impact indicators are defined and are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound).
  • Develop measurement methods and identify data sources for project performance and impact indicators, in conjunction with respective project component teams.
  • Provide quality assurance through the development and implementation of an M&E Operations and Reporting Manual for the project.
  • Ensure that the purpose of the M&E Operating Manual is being achieved and enabling decision-making on the project progression and development.
  • Support M&E activities to ensure that all monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule/M&E calendar.
  • Draft regular M&E project reports and assist in the preparation of project evaluation and/or review reports.
  • Provide support to improve monitoring and reporting mechanism through revised monitoring and reporting framework, through collaboration with the programme team
  • Compile and consolidate project component reports monthly/quarterly/bi-annually.
  • Drafting of quarterly, annual and other reports required by  donor.
  • Ensure that project data are entered and updated on a timely basis.
  • Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting and assist in the preparation of monthly reports.
  • Support in conducting routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and supporting data review meetings with program teams.
  • Support the M&E officer in managing day to day M&E tasks arising in the Field Office and providing technical support to field teams to ensure effective implementation of projects.
  • Perform any other M&E tasks assigned by the M&E Officer or his/her supervisor QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW-HOW) EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in  Social Sciences, Information Technology, Development Studies, Statistics or a related discipline.
  • At least two years’ experience from working as a M &E in a humanitarian context.
  • Good command of English both verbal and written.
  • Good personal and organizational skills, including time management, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations.
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
  • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills Integrity.
  • Strong team player
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities
  • Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills • Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from various backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.

Additional Information

Security

  • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
  • Proactively ensure that the team members and community operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Accountability to Affected People

FOURCi team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiaries and communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our projects.

Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and FOURCi’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Equal Opportunity: FOURCi is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Application Closing Date 22 August 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hradmin@fourci.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. NOTE: ONLY SUCESSFULLY CANDIDATE WILL BE CONTACTED