MEAL Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Based in: Monguno
This position is opened tNigerian Nationals only.
OVERAL MISSION

General objective
Under the supervision of the Deputy MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer will contribute tthe implementation of M&E activities in the field through supporting Project/Field Officers, partner staffs
and Community Facilitators/ Mobilizers in data collection, consolidation and quality management and undertake M&E related activities and implementation of an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for successful delivery and attainment of project goals and objectives.
She/he will alsbe in charge of implementing the accountability strategy in Kukawa LGA, as well as strengthen capacity-building and capitalization through the development and the implementation of
learning tools and process.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluating Plan:
• Ensure the collection, reporting and validation of monitoring data of project teams and ensure
• the data reported by Field Officers/Program Managers is accurate and of good quality and reported in a timely manner
• Produce monitoring checklists and conduct regular joint field process monitoring, quality assessments and data validation, and provide feedback and recommendations for timely improvement
• Ensure that community leaders and beneficiaries are actively participating in all project and M&E activities
• Assist the MEAL Manager/Coordinator in supporting project teams in designing and regularly updating project M&E guidelines and tools and ensure that project staff have access and capacity tuse the tools Provide training tfield level project staff on the use of the M&E system including survey
• sampling and piloting of M&E tools, conducting assessments and the implementation of periodic evaluation activities including baseline surveys, research and evaluations in all sectors
• Ensure utilization by all projects of appropriate data collection and reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data
• Undertake regular visits tfield locations/project sites tsupport monitoring and evaluation processes and activities related tall sectors of PUI interventions
• Support supervision of base level project staff and ensure that their capacities are built and that
• they are supported tdeliver on their day tday M&E work by constant communication and joint field level M&E activities

Implementation of Accountability Strategy:

• Support the MEAL Assistant in establishing a complaints and feedback mechanism (CFM) based on the highest levels of integrity which beneficiaries will trust and ensures that they can make
• confidential complaints and be confident of the response processes
• Ensure that feedback is routinely recorded, reviewed and responded timely in line with feedback mechanism guidelines
• Ensure that CFM database is regularly updated by the MEAL Assistant
• Share the periodic CFM report with project teams and the MEAL department
• Support the MEAL Assistant in conducting periodic field visit tensure that accountability
• systems are in place and the necessary support is provided as needed
• Review accountability systems periodically and update any changes if deemed necessary in
• consultation with the MEAL Manager/ MEAL Coordinator
• Participate in internal and external meetings related thumanitarian accountability

Internal and External Reporting:

• Update the Field coordinator and Program Managers on daily achievements and challenges encountered on the field, at the end of each day
• Verbally contribute and participate in weekly base meetings including accurate reporting on successes and challenges
• Ensure that the data collected goes through a data cleaning and validation process each day
• Ensure all data is channeled through the IM system each day
• Develop reports that synthesize and synchronize initial key finding (needs) and results (outputs/outcomes) such as indicator tracking table, etc.
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability tthe MEAL department
• Pass on any information or problems ther/his direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning

her/his task, PUI programs, or safety aspects Capitalization / Institution Knowledge Building:

• Use lessons learnt combined with field experience tprovide contributions and feedback, including during design phases of field tools and assessments
• Participate actively in team workshops and lessons learnt seminars
• Actively engage in ongoing trainings and knowledge building
• Lead training of beneficiaries, community leaders, community facilitators/mobilizers and Field staff on M&E if needed
• Lead in developing a responsive, functional and appropriate feed backing mechanism which can improve current project implementation and guide future programming
• Provide support tprogramme managers in reviewing information across projects, tensure that feedback and complaints are taken intaccount in programme management decisions
• Identify and formulate accountability findings, lessons learned and recommendations tbe integrated intplanning and reporting efforts of PUI project activities.
• Communication & Follow-up:
• Respond tbeneficiaries’ queries with good knowledge of relevant information when approached
• Respond tany requests within PUI that might require an alternative communication method or plan of action
• Lead in developing a responsive, functional and appropriate feed backing mechanism which can improve current project implementation and guide future programming
• Provide support tprogram managers in reviewing information across projects, tensure that feedback and complaints are taken intaccount in program management decisions
• Identify and formulate accountability findings, lessons learned and recommendations tbe integrated intplanning and reporting efforts of PUI project activities

Logistic and Communication:

• Perform administrative support activities for the Field coordinator/, but not limited to,
• preparation of meetings related tMEAL field, recording of minutes, verbal and written translation
• Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools related tM&E activities
• Manage the supply of materials tthe work site in collaboration with logistic department

Team Management:

• Provide day tday supervision tthe MEAL Assistant
• Plan the MEAL assistant tasks on daily basis
• Ensure that coaching and performance plans are completed on time and with adherence tPUI standards.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Language skills: Fluent in Kanuri, Hausa and English (speaking/reading/writing),
• Education degree: At least a degree or diploma in Statistics, Mathematics, Demography, Sociology, or a numeracy discipline.
• Work experience: At least tw0 years similar experience in an international NGOs/On-site training in social or monitoring work,
• Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills/very good team spirit/Demonstrate
• willingness timprove 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-Infetc.

ASSETS
INTERESTS

• Strong motivation twork in the humanitarian sector
• Strong motivation thelp people in need
• Strong motivation for conflict resolution and diplomacy
• Strong motivation tanalyze and suggest solutions

TRANSVERSALS SKILLS

• Well organized and attention tdetail
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
• Ability tanalyze and suggest improvement
• Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker
• Able tmanage stress and pressure