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  • Posted: Dec 28, 2020
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2021
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    Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and exclusion.
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    MEAL Officer

    Location: Maiduguri - Borno
    Starting date: 1st January, 2021 (TBC)
    Duration of contract: 6 Months (Extendable)
    Reporting to: Project Coordinator

    General Context of the Job/Project
    This position falls under the direct management of SALIENT's CCCM Project Coordinator

    • Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting all MEAL related activities including, but not limited to: monitoring progress on project indicators, elaboration of M&E tools, conducting needs/market/post-activity assessments, beneficiary database management, recalibration of beneficiary targeting at project mid-point, development and implementation of accountability mechanism as well as compilation of monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports.
    • The MEAL Officer will be based in Maiduguri with frequent trips to the project area and will report to the MEAL Manager as well as the Project Coordinator.

    Job Description

    • Conduct regular on-site and post-distribution monitoring; post-activity monitoring and Focused Group Discussion to measure the project progress.
    • Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives.
    • Conduct Market Price Monitoring in collaboration with the Programs.
    • Provide timely analyzed data and report on the monitoring activities and feedback to the programs; and write reports.
    • Support the team on the registration, commodity/card distribution and others activity through rigorous monitoring exercise.
    • Conduct data validation and verification exercise as necessary.
    • Maintain the Indicator Performance Tracking Table and feed the information to programs and MEAL team.
    • Facilitate the training of enumerators in the activities such as rapid assessment, registration, survey, baseline/end-line etc.
    • Elaborate, review, and test all M&E tools before the implementation.
    • Establish the database or tracking sheets of project beneficiary and assistance provided and share the information timely with the programs.
    • Support the establishment and management of a system to track beneficiary and non-beneficiary’s feedbacks and complaints management.
    • Work closely with ICT department and MEAL Manager in tracking IT equipment associated with project use.
    • Conduct regular analysis and action planning meetings to (1) compare data against project milestones, targets, and quality expectations across project sites; (2) identify issues requiring further attention; (3) define action needed and assign responsibility and deadlines.
    • Identify, document, store and share lessons learned (this includes success story too) that have implications for refinement of best programmatic practice.
    • Ensure ethical and safe collection and storage of data.

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    • University degree, preferably in Statistics, Information Management, Management, Social Sciences or related fields.
    • At least 3 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, preferably in humanitarian or development context.
    • Proven track record and experience in developing M&E plan, systems and database using MS office applications (Excel or Access) and software applications.
    • Strong knowledge and proven experience on developing and analyzing logical and conceptual framework.
    • Ability to train partners and staff on developing and maintaining the M&E system.
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English.
    • Communication skills in Hausa and Kanuri mandatory.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organizational relationships.
    • Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of vulnerable people.
    • Enthusiasm for and commitment to SALIENT’s values and guiding principles.
    • Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines.
    • Ability to travel frequently and stay in difficult environments

    Essential Knowledge and Skills:

    • Extensive knowledge of Nigerian displacement context.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
    • Highly flexible, with the ability to use initiative.
    • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
    • Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
    • Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
    • Commitment to promoting gender equality.

    Preferred Experience:

    • Proven professional experience working with NGO at a relevant position e.g enumerator, monitor, field and community worker.
    • Experience working for NGOs and/ or in Camp setting is a must.
    • Experience using Kobo, or other mobile data collection technology
    • Experience Working in the Northeast Nigeria is a Must
    • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
    • Written and spoken fluency in English, Hausa or Kanuri a must; additional fluency in other local languages preferred
    • Ability and Willingness to follow instructions.

    Brief Conditions

    • SHO reserve the right to close the application before deadline, if the required number of candidates is attained.
    • Candidates will be responsible for his/her own travel, accommodation and feeding during the recruitment process;

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should please submit their Application (Letter of motivation and CV in a single file) via E-mail to: recruitment@salientho.org indicating the “Job position” as subject of the e-mail
    Or
    The HR,
    Salient Humanitarian Organization,
    Behind NTA Quarters, off Damboa road, old GRA, Maiduguri,
    Borno State.

    Please clearly indicate the “Job position” on the envelope.

    Application process

    • All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than five pages) in English.
    • CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
    • Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
    • Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.
    • Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
    • SHO considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

    Note

    • CVs will be review on rolling bases.
    • Due to the large numbers of expected applicants SHO will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
    • For general information about SHO, please consult: www.salientho.org
    • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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