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Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support the program teams with technical oversight and direction on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing area. S/he will be responsible for timely and quality reporting and ensuring efficient and effective M&E systems are in place. The M&E Officer will be responsible for providing program staff with the information and training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently. S/he will coordinate with program staff regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support. S/he will be responsible for learning and applying new learnings to M&E systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. BA/S in relevant field or other similar field; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
2. At least 1 year of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
3. Experience developing and disseminating regular communication materials and updates
4. Experience conducting rapid needs assessments.
5. Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
6. Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Experience with social media and other multi-media tools preferred.
8. Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
9. Ability to work under pressure
10. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
11. Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
12. Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
13. Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support the program teams with technical oversight and direction on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing area. S/he will be responsible for timely and quality reporting and ensuring efficient and effective M&E systems are in place. The M&E Officer will be responsible for providing program staff with the information and training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently. S/he will coordinate with program staff regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support. S/he will be responsible for learning and applying new learnings to M&E systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. BA/S in relevant field or other similar field; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
2. At least 1 year of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
3. Experience developing and disseminating regular communication materials and updates
4. Experience conducting rapid needs assessments.
5. Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
6. Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Experience with social media and other multi-media tools preferred.
8. Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
9. Ability to work under pressure
10. Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
11. Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
12. Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
13. Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org Applications submission deadline: 31 August, 2015.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude. Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development. S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity. S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.
All applications must include the position title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage residents in Adamawa and surrounding to apply for this position.
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