Monitor at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Bama and Kukawa LGA, Borno
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 1 (One) Year

Position Background

• The Monitor will conduct monitoring of activities of the targeted beneficiaries for the Livelihood Project, set up monitoring according to designed standard procedures and accurate documentation on cash and/or items distributions.
• S/he will communicate AUN/NHF project’s ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project in the field
• Assist the Livelihood Centre Assistant in running field activities.
• Inform the Livelihood Centre Officer and project officers about any problems in the camp or community.
• Report every day about the development of the project in the field.
• Assist in distribution of items meant for the PoCs and/or other beneficiaries.
• Participate in community mobilization, registration processes.
• Ensure that all documents related to the beneficiary’s activities are accurate and properly filed.
• In case of cash disbursement, the Monitor must ensure that beneficiary sign or thumbprint against their names on the receipts as proof that they received such amount.
• Complete required documents/forms related to Livelihood Project
• Prepare food monitors report with all beneficiary distribution lists matching with signatures
• Participate in training and sensitization of beneficiaries on distribution and other items.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

• University degree, Diploma or advanced training / course in Social Work, Humanitarian or related field
• Previous similar work experience
• High-level communication skills and teamwork spirit.
• Familiarity with host community culture
• High Level of understanding of “NGO” Principles and approach
• High level of ability to identify needs from the community
• Ability to perform field assignments and willingness to travel in difficult terrain and security-risk areas.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.