Report Writer / Editor Consultant at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

Purpose of Role

• The Report Writer will support Care Best Initiative’s documentation, learning, and communication efforts by developing high-quality reports, case studies, success stories, and other programmatic documentation.
• The role ensures accurate and timely reporting that aligns with donor requirements and showcases the impact of CBI’s humanitarian and development interventions.
• The role bridges the gap between program implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and external communication through clear and compelling writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) in collaboration with MEAL and Program teams, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and organizational standards.
• Develop success stories, human-interest pieces, and case studies from field activities using ethically sound storytelling approaches.
• Collect, verify, and analyze data and beneficiary feedback to inform report writing and learning materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to produce situation reports, project updates, and visibility materials as needed.
• Support proposal development by contributing writing inputs, formatting, and background research.
• Maintain a documentation system (digital archive) for reports, photos, stories, and other communication materials.
• Edit and proofread reports and documents submitted by project teams for accuracy, grammar, consistency, and formatting.
• Participate in key field visits and program meetings to gain contextual knowledge for documentation.
• Contribute to the development of capacity-building materials or editorial guidance on report writing for field staff.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the MEAL Coordinator or Program Manager.

Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in report writing or communications in a development or humanitarian setting.
• Demonstrated experience in writing donor reports for national and international organizations.
• Strong understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, indicators, and reporting tools.

Experience:

• Sector Experience in one or more of: Health, Nutrition, GBV, SRH, Protection, Child Protection, or WASH.
• Experience gathering and writing success stories, case studies, and human-interest stories directly from beneficiaries and community members.
• Prior exposure to donor reporting requirements and use of indicator-based reporting in collaboration with MEAL teams.
• Field-level understanding of humanitarian or development programming, especially in fragile contexts like northeast Nigeria.
• Experience producing reports for international NGOs, UN agencies, or institutional donors.
• Capacity to work across cross-functional teams (MEAL, Program, Communications) and coordinate report inputs from multiple field locations.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skill.
• Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams.
• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships.
• Standards of Professional Conduct especially integrity, service, and accountability.
• Fluency in English Language.

Key Behaviours:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to align with CBI's core values, including empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Social and receptive (active listener).
• High degree of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
• Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff):
Internal:

• Program Coordinator
• Finance and Support Services team
• Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.).

External:

• Partners.
• Consultants.
• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs).
• Government agencies.
• Community leaders/CBOs.