Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data to track programs/ projects activities, monitor progress and support impact measurement.  S/he will also conduct research, or coordinate with consultants conducting research, to engage in reflective practice and generate lessons from projects/program. S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better data management systems, including preparing an M&E plan for the sector, and coordinates the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact.  S/he will ensure the existence of accountability mechanisms and devise a strategy for program staff participation in M&E activities.  The position holder will closely work with front line staff and volunteers.  S/he also will work closely with the M&E unit on technical matters and reports to the Governance and Advocacy Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Design and Learning

• Participate in program/ project design specially in developing log frames.
• Design, develop and continuously update project M&E, and impact measurement tools and systems on timely fashion.
• Develop and make sure all the projects have tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progress.
• Organize periodical ongoing sector level review, reflective practice, evaluation, and progress monitoring events by involving communities and local partners.
• Organize panel monitoring and/or similar M&E events to ensure accountability to the target community, with relevant stakeholders including communities and ensure their dissemination to concerned parties.
• With support from the Sr. M&E Manager and Governance and Advocacy Manager, establish and maintain project level information management system.
• Design a strategy to collect filed level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders.
• Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different projects.
• Cross fertilize learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring reports and sharing to staff and partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track progress against monitoring work plans.
• Coordinate the field level community participatory monitoring and evaluation, reflective practice, and impact measurement.
• Ensues the on-time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, data quality audit and field supervision.
• Coordinate with consultants conducting project evaluations to monitor for high quality and high impact results.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping, including on beneficiary registration.
• Update M&E plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.
• Assist with monthly and/or quarterly performance indicator analysis, including generation of reports as well as presentations for staff related to on-going performance.
• Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
• Verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues.
• Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.
• Actively participate in and contribute to M&E team activities, system assessments, development, and implementation of new systems and/or tools aimed at strengthening overall M&E practices at IRC Nigeria.
• Take part in the recruitment of enumerators and survey consultants.
• Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation.
• Periodically leads reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and compile lessons from project implementation processes.

Information Management and Reporting

• Establish and maintain project information management system.
• Submit data set to update country office wide program database on monthly basis.
• Compile regular project monitoring report, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations.
• Ensure all projects have downward/ forward accountability mechanisms and works with project staff to make sure its implementation.
• Compile quarter, biannual and annual tabular and narrative reports (as required by project stakeholders) on projects’ accomplishments by cost and alert the management for special deviations form the plan.
• And all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Governance and Advocacy Manager, based in Maiduguri

Position directly supervises n/a

Indirect Reporting: Sr M&E Manager and Governance Coordinator, based in Maiduguri
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: M&E Staff, Governance Officers/Assistants

External: Service provider, Traditional and Community Leaders, Local Government Authorities, Government Ministries/Agencies, Community Volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience working on urban resilience and developmental programming, and at least two year experience working in monitoring and evaluation;
• Degree in statistics, computer science/IT/, geography or any other related field.
• Excellent computer skills are required (particularly Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access and Word);
• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
• Familiarity with log frame analysis and M&E plan.
• Experience in conducting assessment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa is required. Additional fluency in Fulfulde is a plus. 
• Most importantly, commitment to IRC values and principles.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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The Governance Officer is responsible for the implementation, and monitoring of the ERC project. S/he will support the Senior Governance Officer in implementing Governance projects. S/he will support the Senior Governance Officer in ensuring that projects run smoothly by providing technical support, training, and mentoring stakeholders both at government and community levels, and coordinating the implementation of project activities. The Governance Officer will contribute to the IRC Governance program and proposal development. S/he will play an active role in establishing and managing relationships with local partners, humanitarian actors, state authorities, beneficiaries and local/traditional leaders and contribute to the achievement of IRC Governance program and IRC SAP.

Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Governance program in Adamawa state through active and ongoing participation in and contribution to strategic planning meetings and development of strategic documents.
• Continuously work closely with the Governance M&E Officer to ensure project quality; for example, strengthening data collection, reporting, accountability initiatives, and documenting the impact of IRC presence in the field.
• Support the Senior Governance Officer to conduct context analysis assessments in the intervention locations in collaboration with the M&E Officer.
• Ensure synergy and coordination of Governance programming with other IRC sectoral activities in Adamawa State, in close coordination and consultation with other Governance staff.
• Work with the Senior Governance Officer and Governance and Advocacy Manager to contribute to new project development, including both narratives and budgets.
• Contribute and support effective monitoring, evaluation and learning processes and initiatives, and ensure effective data and information management for project.
• Support the Senior Governance Officer in developing monthly work plans focused on key outputs and outcomes in consultation with other Governance staff.
• Carryout major Capacity strengthening activities for and with Stakeholders.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity, capacity strengthening and mainstream governance approaches into all activities as appropriate.
• Conduct Governance activity visits in target communities.
• Lead in establishing, overseeing, and ensuring the smooth running of Community Structures and their activities.

Reporting and documentation

• Ensure the timely and quality delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
• Ensure high-quality IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators, and achievements.
• Work jointly and in collaboration with the Senior Governance Officer and the M&E officer to consolidate and disseminate quarterly project reports.
• Ensure that all reporting is disaggregated by age and gender.
• Keep proper records of all project activities.

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback to the Senior Governance Officer, and Governance M&E officer.
• Contribute to IRC Governance sector team-building efforts, support in solving arising problems and support the Senior Governance Officer in the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Finance & Compliance Management

• Ensure full compliance with IRC and donor financial guidelines and policies while managing the Governance Sector project.
• Support the Senior Governance Officer in developing monthly spending plans.

Logistics, Procurement, Safety and Security:

• Develop procurement plans and item forecasts in consultation with the Senior Governance Manager and coordinate with the Adamawa based Supply Chain Manager for the delivery of items to the field as per project planning.
• Ensure compliance with security management rules and procedures.
• And all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Senior Governance Officer, based in Yola

Position directly supervises: n/a

Indirect Reporting: Governance and Advocacy Manager and Governance Coordinator, based in Maiduguri
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: M&E Staff, Governance Officers/Assistants, and other IRC staff.
• External: Service provider, Traditional and Community Leaders, Local Government Authorities, Government Ministries/Agencies, Community Volunteers and CSOs working in project communities.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, Political science, psychology, Geography, social sciences, or social work (bachelors as a minimum).
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Governance programming with focus on developmental programming, climate change and peacebuilding.
• Community Engagement and entry experience
• Experience of working in the Northeast.
• Experience of coordination and engagement with stakeholders at both community and government levels. Skills in advocacy essential
• Ability to function in a team especially field teams in a challenging environment
• Ability and willingness to live and work in a challenging environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player, fluency in English and Hausa languages, fluency in Fulfulde is a plus.
• Strong computer skills required (word and excel and PowerPoint).

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The Senior Governance Officer is responsible for the overall oversight and management (planning, implementation, and monitoring) of the ERC project. S/he will support the Governance and Advocacy Manager in managing and supervising staff. S/he is responsible for ensuring that projects run smoothly by providing technical leadership, supervising, training, and mentoring staff, and coordinating the implementation of project activities. The Senior Governance Officer will contribute to the IRC Governance program and proposal development. S/he will play an active role in establishing and managing relationships with local partners, humanitarian actors, state authorities, beneficiaries and local/traditional leaders and contribute to the achievement of IRC Governance program and IRC SAP.

Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Governance program in Adamawa state through active and ongoing participation in and contribution to strategic planning meetings and development of strategic documents.
• Responsible for the planning and timely implementation of activities in project locations, while ensuring adherence to IRC policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor project quality; for example, strengthening data collection, reporting, accountability initiatives, and documenting the impact of IRC presence in the field.
• Provide oversight on implementation of activities in project locations in compliance with IRC and donor regulations while upholding rigorous project cycle management standards.
• Conduct context analysis assessments in the intervention locations in collaboration with the M&E Officer.
• Ensure synergy and coordination of Governance programming with other IRC sectoral activities in Adamawa state, in consultation with other Governance staff.
• Work with the Governance Coordinator and Advocacy Manager to contribute to new project development, including both narratives and budgets.
• Contribute and support effective monitoring, evaluation and learning processes and initiatives, and ensure effective data and information management for project.
• Develop monthly work plans focused on key outputs and outcomes in consultation with other Governance staff.
• Carryout major Capacity strengthening activities for and with Stakeholders.
• Ensure staff contributions to project monitoring and evaluation requirements to ensure project quality, relevance, and accountability to IRC's target populations.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity, capacity strengthening and mainstream governance approaches into all activities as appropriate.
• Support Governance and ERD teams in conducting activity visits in target communities.
• Take part in establishing, overseeing, and ensuring the smooth running of Community Structures and their activities.

Reporting and documentation

• Ensure the timely and quality delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
• Ensure high-quality IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators, and achievements.
• Work jointly and in collaboration with the Governance and Advocacy Manager and the M&E officer to consolidate and disseminate quarterly project reports.
• Ensure that all reporting is disaggregated by age and gender.
• Keep proper records of all project activities.

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback to the Governance Officer, and Governance M&E officer.
• Support the Governance and Advocacy Manager in supervision, hiring and orientation Governance staff as necessary.
• Contribute to IRC Governance sector team-building efforts, support in solving arising problems and support the Governance and Advocacy Manager in the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Finance & Compliance Management

• Ensure full compliance with IRC and donor financial guidelines and policies while managing the Governance Sector project.
• Monitor budget to ensure the timely utilization of all resources, spending is in line with project timelines and implementation schedules and adjust budget forecasts when needed.
• Develop monthly spending plans in close coordination with the Governance and Advocacy Manager.
• Ensure timely liquidation of all requested project funds. 

Logistics, Procurement, Safety and Security:

• Develop procurement plans and item forecasts in consultation with the Governance and Advocacy Manager and coordinate with the Adamawa based Supply Chain Manager for the delivery of items to the field as per project planning.
• Ensure staff compliance with security management rules and procedures (for i.e., ensuring relevant documentation and procedures are understood and adhered to by staff)
• And all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Governance and Advocacy Manager, based in Maiduguri

Position directly supervises: Governance Officer

Indirect Reporting: Governance Coordinator, based in Maiduguri
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: M&E Staff, Governance Officers/Assistants, and other IRC staff.
• External: Service provider, Traditional and Community Leaders, Local Government Authorities, Government Ministries/Agencies, Community Volunteers, and CSOs working in project communities.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, Political science, psychology, Geography, social sciences, or social work (bachelors as a minimum).
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Governance programming with focus on developmental programming, climate change and peacebuilding.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Experience of working in the Northeast.
• Experience of coordination and engagement with stakeholders at both community and government levels. Skills in advocacy essential
• Ability to manage teams especially field teams in a challenging environment
• Ability and willingness to live and work in a challenging environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player, fluency in English and Hausa languages, fluency in Fulfulde is a plus.
• Strong computer skills required (word and excel and PowerPoint).