Project Summary
Rise to Inspire Africa (RIA) Initiative, in partnership with Fos Feminista and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is implementing the Sang Pour Sang project. This 18-month initiative focuses on addressing harmful social norms and fostering private-sector engagement to advance menstrual health, rights, and justice. The project will be implemented in Fufore, Yola North, and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State, targeting community and workplace transformation through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
RIA is seeking a passionate and qualified individual to support the successful implementation of this impactful project. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in community engagement, a strong commitment to gender equality, and the ability to drive meaningful changes at the grassroots level.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability, and Adaptation (MELAA) Associate will play a pivotal role in implementing the project\'s MELAA framework. This position will focus on tracking project progress, measuring impact, and integrating adaptive strategies to enhance advocacy, community engagement, and policy influence efforts. The MELAA Associate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, as well as documenting and reporting findings to ensure the project remains evidence-based, transparent, and responsive to stakeholder needs.
Reporting and Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Director of Program,
Position directly supervises: Community Volunteers
Indirect Reporting: Executive Director
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Operations teams
External: Fos Feminista Colleagues, Other IPs in Adamawa and Abuja (ASVIOL, EVA), Government Ministries and Agencies, Private Sectors Players,
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting accurate and reliable quantitative and qualitative data from project activities.
- Organize and maintain databases for project performance indicators, ensuring data is current and accessible for decision-making.
- Support the development and deployment of monitoring tools, including surveys, checklists, and focus group discussion guides.
- Contribute to organizing learning events, reflection workshops, and reviews to analyze progress and extract actionable lessons.
- Collaborate with the project team to adapt strategies and activities based on findings from monitoring, evaluation, and feedback processes.
- Document and share adaptive changes made during the project to improve outcomes and respond to emerging needs.
- Support participatory monitoring processes, involving community members and partners in evaluating project outcomes.
- Assist in implementing systems to collect and respond to feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders, ensuring their voices inform project adaptations.
- Help document advocacy activities and measure their impact, including policy changes, shifts in public discourse, and enhanced community engagement.
- Track developments in policies and social norms relevant to the project’s objectives and provide updates to the team.
- Prepare progress reports, incorporating visualized data (graphs, charts, infographics) to communicate effective findings to stakeholders.
- Document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices to support internal learning and external advocacy efforts.
- Assist in developing knowledge products for dissemination, including reports, briefs, and presentations for stakeholders and partners.
Keys to Success
The following will be instrumental to the success of the successful candidate
- Continuously extracting insights from data and monitoring processes to inform project adjustments and enhance impact.
- Ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and proper documentation to maintain the integrity of project outcomes and reporting.
- Effectively analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Engaging actively with the project team, stakeholders, and community members to ensure participatory monitoring and alignment with project goals.
- Presenting findings clearly and concisely through reports, visuals, and case studies to facilitate decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
- Remaining flexible to evolving project needs, incorporating lessons learned, and adjusting strategies to maximize impact.
Job Specification:
Education:
- Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience:
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in advocacy, community engagement, or policy-oriented projects.
- Good knowledge of MEAL principles and tools.
- Experience working on menstrual health or gender-focused projects will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with participatory monitoring and accountability approaches.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL,) and basic data analysis tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Basic understanding of social norms and advocacy frameworks.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to speak fluently in Hausa and/or Fulfude.
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Project Summary
Rise to Inspire Africa (RIA) Initiative, in partnership with Fos Feminista and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is implementing the Sang Pour Sang project. This 18-month initiative focuses on addressing harmful social norms and fostering private-sector engagement to advance menstrual health, rights, and justice. The project will be implemented in Fufore, Yola North, and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State, targeting community and workplace transformation through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
RIA is seeking a passionate and qualified individual to support the successful implementation of this impactful project. The ideal candidate will have experience in community engagement, a strong commitment to gender equality, and the ability to drive meaningful changes at the grassroots level.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Program Associate will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Sang Pour Sang project, an initiative focused on advancing menstrual health, rights, and justice through advocacy, community engagement, and private-sector partnerships. The Program Associate will coordinate program activities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure the effective execution of strategies to challenge harmful social norms and promote menstrual health education.
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social impact, hands-on experience in community engagement or advocacy, and a strong commitment to gender equality and health equity. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to transforming attitudes and practices around menstrual health in Adamawa State.
Reporting and Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Director of Program,
Position directly supervises: Community Volunteers
Indirect Reporting: Executive Director
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Operations teams (Finance, HR/Admin, Procurement Team)
External: Fos Feminista Colleagues, Other IPs in Adamawa (TFT, HARAF, BF360, DKF) and Abuja (ASVIOL, EVA), Government Ministries and Agencies, Private sector players,
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing project activities focused on menstrual health advocacy, education, and private-sector engagement.
- Monitor and evaluate program progress to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with community organizations, local leaders, and advocates to promote education and reduce menstrual health stigma.
- Organize and facilitate community engagement sessions to amplify the voices of women, girls, and marginalized groups.
- Develop and disseminate advocacy materials to influence policies and shift harmful social norms around menstruation.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for workshops, campaigns, and events promoting menstrual health rights and justice.
- Support the development of strategic partnerships with private sector entities to expand resources and initiatives for menstrual health.
- Identify opportunities for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on menstrual health and collaborate with stakeholders to co-create impactful campaigns and programs.
- Conduct research on menstrual health-related barriers, policies, and best practices to inform program activities.
- Draft reports, briefs, and policy recommendations to guide advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement.
- Track activity implementation and collect data to measure the impact of project activities.
- Prepare regular updates, progress reports, and evaluation summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Keys to Success
The following will be instrumental to the success of the successful candidate
- Building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, private sector stakeholders, and local organizations to ensure collaboration and support.
- Employing culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to engage communities, reduce stigma, and amplify the voices of women, girls, and marginalized groups.
- Collaborating with businesses to promote menstrual-friendly policies, CSR initiatives, and joint campaigns to sustain project impact.
- Leveraging research, data, and success stories to influence policies, shift social norms, and promote menstrual health justice.
Job Specification:
Education:
- Higher National Diploma (HND) or bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, gender studies, international development, or a related field.
Experience:
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in advocacy, community engagement, or program management, preferably in gender or health-focused projects.
- Familiarity with private sector engagement, CSR initiatives, or public-private partnerships is a plus.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong Understanding of menstrual health, gender equality, and social norm change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in event coordination, report writing, and data collection.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Strong research skills.
Key Competencies
- Ability to craft compelling messages to influence policies and public perceptions.
- Awareness and respect for diverse cultural and social norms.
- A team player capable of building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
- Creative and proactive approach to overcoming challenges
- Speaking Hausa and/ or Fulfude fluently will be an added advantage.
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