Program / M&E Assistant at FHI 360

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Program/M&E Assistant performs functions related to administrative support, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities for the Alive & Thrive Project, Nigeria.

Program Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administrative/Operational Support: Ensure all recorded/tracked data is accurate and meets program monitoring and reporting needs; provide general procurement/administrative actions as needed; schedule team meetings; manage electronic filing system; and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Support Program Procurement and Financial Actions: Facilitate, monitor, track and process payments for vendors and consultants, supply orders, and other procurement duties, as assigned.
• Support Program Activities: Provide general research and troubleshooting support for team; and contribute to partner report sections, as requested.
• Maintain professional standard of communication with colleagues, consultants, and beneficiaries; and ensure work style contributes to team building and a professional environment where colleagues can work together productively

M&E Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Write reports on activities carried out in the field including site visit reports.
• Provide technical assistance to project implementing partners in building capacity in the use of data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation, and analysis.
• Conduct monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project implementing sites.
• Receive, enter, and analyze data from the sites as needed to produce reports and provide feedback to the line manager.
• Support concrete proposals for the implementation of methods to improve the management and quality of project data.
• Ensure the archiving and security of data and various project reports.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by his/her supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of nutrition, health, and development programming in a developing country.
• Working knowledge of donor policies as well as international not-for-profit organizations.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Basic budget tracking or financial management skills.
• Training and presentation skills would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and other relevant software.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA in public health, health sciences, behavioral sciences, social sciences, international development, or its recognized equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience in similar position with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) preferred.