M&E Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Malteser International

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in routine data collection and entry for various project interventions implemented in the field and ensure that complete, accurate, clean, and consistent data is shared with the M&E Officer for data analysis and action planning.
• Assist M&E officer in Ensuring proper filing and storage of M&E documents including questionnaires, monitoring reports, datasets, among others.
• Submit to the M&E Officer weekly and monthly updates on M& E activities conducted in the field.
• Assist program staff during survey planning and implementation especially preparing logistics needed, participating in data collection and cleaning.
• Keenly track project progress through standardized data collection tools and methodologies
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and other associated guidelines.
• Support M&E officer in the compilation of Monthly reports through provision of timely accurate and updated data.
• Support project teams to prepare activity reports and documentation of best practices, lessons learnt, assessment reports.
• Support program staff to engage in continuous data quality improvement and support project staff to frequently use data for program improvement.
• Assist the M&E Officer in ensuring that an accountability mechanism is in place and utilized, according to the CHS.
• Support the operation of feedback channels (logbook, client satisfaction and engagement surveys).
• Support the recording of feedback, analyses, and accessibility of feedback data for programmatic decision making.
• Taking responsibilities of every task that may be assigned by the line manager.

General

• Ability to work under pressure, confident in facing challenges and overcoming problems.
• Participate in office work with colleagues as a good team player
• Be an active role model towards population by adhering to a healthy personal behavior and lifestyle.
• Maintain a non-judgmental and supportive attitude towards colleague and beneficiaries regardless of their background, political affiliation, or religion
• Adhere and respect Malteser International policies, guidelines and procedures and code of conduct.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Take responsibility in representing Malteser International towards the local population, authorities and other (I)NGOs
• Carryout additional tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

• University Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any Social Science related field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience in MEAL sector
• Knowledge and Skills: Good analytical and writing skills/ very good team spirit /Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions and capacity building activities.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of the MS office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and a basic understanding of data analysis packages such as SPSS, Epi-Info, etc.
• Language skills: Fluent in English, Hausa and other local dialect in the context of Borno State, (speaking /reading/writing).
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Competencies:

• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Good standard of IT including proficiency in using MS Office, especially Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
• Good English skills (speaking and writing); knowledge of beneficiary languages (Hausa and others)

Conditions:

• Start date: June 2023
• Duty Station: Maiduguri (with expected travel across areas of project implementation)
• Duration of contract: 4 months.

Benefits
Salary according to qualification and experience.