MEAL Officer at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Key Duties and Responsibilities : 

Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, the M&E Officer is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the projects implemented at mission level. S/he ensures the achievement of planned activities in a quality, cost effective and timely manner, in close coordination with the programme teams, operational partners, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities : 

M&E activities

• Conduct capacity assessment of existing M&E system and recommend improvements: creation of new indicators, implementation of a complaint mechanism, etc.
• Develop methodologies and tools to monitor project activities: progress towards results, impact, sustainability, etc.
• Ensure accurate data collection, entry and analysis, with the preparation and regular update of databases.
• Train program team on M&E/ MIS methodologies and tools for project e.g KOBO, SSPS etc..
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits with household interviews, post-distribution monitoring, pre- and post- assessments, focus group discussions, etc.
• Identify and refer individuals with special needs or protection concerns to the relevant services with program staff;
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback on field monitoring findings (including challenges identified and strategies for improvement) to the FSL Programme Manager and relevant program staff.

• Prepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Assist the programme teams in the preparation of internal/ donor progress reports, and of reports on lessons learnt.
• Actively contribute to the elaboration of project proposals, to project reviews and to planning workshops.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the program LogFrame;
• Develop M&E tools for the program to use in data collection and tracking;
• Oversee the remote verification of activities, equipment and other operational support;
• Coordinate with partners and beneficiaries as necessary to collect information;
• Ensure that M&E findings are properly disseminated throughout the program staff;
• Ensure that all data collected and available is properly organized and stored;
• Verify status of implementation against the M&E plan;
• Ensuring that gender considerations and the needs of special populations are fully considered in all evaluation, monitoring, and survey work
• Overseeing the process of surveys and assessments in the field
• Organizing and participating in periodic learning opportunities and the presentation of lessons from analytic work
• Producing monthly reports, including updates that will feed into program Indicators
• Overseeing special studies and analysis, including lessons learned case studies and success stories, as required
• Responding to periodic performance data requests
• Developing tools and mechanisms to monitor program performance and assisting in evaluating the appropriateness and relevance of program implementation strategies
• Monitoring workflow, support the creation of field work plans, insure the adequate management of the available human resources.

Qualification : 

• University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related field, with in-depth understanding of vulnerability issues in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian work, including implementation of M&E/ MIS for development projects implemented by national/international NGOs, UN bodies or Government.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the use of database software.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.

Knowledge/Skills & Experience:

• Excellent reading and writing skills in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, and with a wide range of government/ community counterparts and other stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Leading: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with humanitarian principles and SIF values.