Livelihood and Food Security Assistant (Monitoring and Reporting) at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position:

• Under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager, the Livelihood & Food Security Assistant will assist in implementing, Monitoring & Coordinating reporting Early Recovery, Livelihood & Food Security interventions in Northeast Nigeria.

Role objectives:

• Provide technical inputs for the development of new project proposals & revision of Early Recovery & Livelihoods (ERL) field assessments, monitoring & evaluation methodologies & tools & Post Implementation Monitoring (PIM) tools (questionnaires of HH / IND survey, FGD, KII, market assessments, etc.).
• Participate in regular field monitoring & evaluation visits with field staff & in close coordination with partners, sectors & working groups (ERL, FSS, CWG) & relevant units from our clients side for technical & operational compliance & timely execution of projects vis a vis approved plans & targets.
• Support the consideration & inclusion of cash based interventions & market based programming within ERL responses, where appropriate.
• Explore & support the use of digital solutions for ER / FSL in transition, recovery & durable solution programming.
• Assist in procurement & logistical arrangements of ERL activities in coordination with relevant units & in compliance with our clients internal procedures. This includes, collecting / compiling necessary documentation for tenders (scope of works, specifications, request for quotations & checking), follow up on the procurement process & documentation, step by step from the acquisition stage, system inputs, up to the delivery of goods / services & release of payment.
• Identify trends, technical standards & donor priorities, follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ERL, ensure high technical quality & synergies in project implementation.
• Provide technical direction & project implementation support.
• Set up & maintain internal database & filing system, store & manage data & information relevant to the scope of program / project activities.
• Assist the manager in compiling & filing project documentation, including financial documents, donor reports, etc.
• Assist in implementing project / program activities, including organizing meetings, workshops, training, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate cash disbursement to entitled payees related to project activities, ensuring that payment is made only against proper authorized documents / vouchers & file related means of verification.
• Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by the managers.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the direct supervision & technical guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager.

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science in engineering, computer science, agricultural science, energy or social sciences, business administration, economics, sociology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Effective coordination with project staff & other units within & outside the organization, implementing partners, sectors & other relevant parties.
• Experienced in monitoring & reporting (especially donor reporting), experience in project proposal development, review & mainstreaming of relevant cross cutting parameters.
• Experienced in our clients administrative & financial management, budget monitoring, cash management, cash base intervention & internal control procedures is an advantage.
• Experienced in financial administration, control procedures & procurement processes.
• Experienced in working on respective program / project preferably at the field level, in post emergency & durable solution settings.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings; experience working on multiple projects at within the same period will be an added advantage.
• Good research, communication, data analysis & reporting skills.
• Excellent monitoring skill, managerial skill, organizational skill & accuracy.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi task & deliver on set objectives & timelines in hardship situations.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & fluency in Hausa, Kanuri & Fulfulde is advantageous.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
• Effectively applies knowledge of DDRR issues within the organizational context.
• Delivers set objectives to strict deadlines.
• Has knowledge of administrative & procedural aspects of reintegration & reconciliation.
• Understands procurement principles, processes & standards.