Jobs at TearFund

Job Description

• The SGBV/We Matter Too! DMEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting SGBV programme team to develop quality DMEAL approaches, identify the need for, deliver DMEAL training, providing capacity building, advice, and support where relevant. S/he will work with the We Matter Too! Staff on DMEAL compliance and implementation of institutionally funded programmes/projects.
• The post holder will identify gaps and weaknesses in the project DMEAL systems, processes, especially in the area of accountability, data management, and knowledge management, learning processes, work with Local Partners, and the Nigeria country office staff to address these. S/he will work to ensure the development and implementation of DMEAL plans, systems and tools, including data collection and analysis methods that align with the Country Strategies and peacebuilding program, and the corporate DMEAL framework, monitor the implementation of recommendations and actions points arising from We Matter Too!/SGBV  Nigeria evaluations and learning reviews.
• S/he will undertake and support evaluations to capture learning, provide data analysis and interpretation of data, its presentation and communication for the purposes of Tearfund internal (Quarterly and Annual reporting, and learning purposes) and external purposes - Global and Nigeria We Matter Too! and the SGBV team (donors and supporters facing communications materials and reporting).

The Successful Candidate Will Have
Essential:

• BSc / BA or equivalent qualification in Gender Studies, Economics, Business Management, Peacebuilding, Development, International Relations, Sociology, or other relevant courses. A master's degree in the related field will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
• International NGO field experience in a similar position: programme support, development, fundraising or M&E. Experience working with local communities.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems within the Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and theories of change).
• Proven experience in Knowledge Management and Institutional Learning initiatives.
• Experience in Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and M&E).
• Experience in capacity building/ training.
• Experience in conveying stories and case studies to external audiences in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Experience gathering visual material for communications
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in the use of an M&E database software will be essential
• Experience in the design and use of M&E plans and tools.
• Experience of networking
• Experience with institutional funders
• Experience using electronic data gathering tools (Kobo, Nvivo, Atlas, etc.)
• Excellent English language, written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of SGBV and or HIV projects
• Experience working with local communities and health facilities.
• Working with SPHERE Standards and CHS
• Working under pressure and remote environment
• Experience in the use of GIS for M&E
• Experience in remote M&E
• Experience in Outcome Harvesting
• Photography and Videography skills
• Knowledge of digital data gathering and analysis experience and skill (with a tool such as Kobo)
• Knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools and approaches
• Knowledge and application of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel SPSS, statistics packages)
• Working knowledge of local languages (Tiv,and basic working knowledge of Hausa will be an added advantage).
• Additionally the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in Photography and Videography, knowledge of digital data gathering and analysis. Also Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• We are looking for personnel with vision, commitment and energy, someone who is a committed Christian and who shares and supports Tearfund's values and vision.

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Job Description

• The Project Officer Support the SGBV/MCHPR Coordinator in implementing the Project on We matter, our lives (health) count too!; Enabling Adolescent girls, young women and the community, and other SGBV/MCHPR projects to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the project including achievement of the project goals, objectives and outcomes.
• S/he will ensure that the project is implemented with best practices, getting lessons learned and inclusion of lessons learnt including meeting organisational Quality Standards and international standards, working closely with all staff to do this. The role will require travel to field sites approximately 80% of the time.
• The post holder will support the SGBV/MCHPR Coordinator in technical planning supervision and monitoring of field activities, maintain, monitor and measure the We matter too and other SGBV implementation and contribute to effective information management on community dialogues, diffusion activities and other project activities to ensure adherence to SOPs, participate in the monthly planning meetings to ensure effective implementation of the project.
• S/he will assist in project monitoring at the community level and participate in the Technical Advisory Group meeting and Work with other departments/units in Tearfund including the Gender Based Violence/Psychosocial Support (GBV/PSS) unit in the Reconciled and Peace-filled Society (RPS) corporate priority area.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• BSc / BA or equivalent qualification in Gender Studies, Public health, Peacebuilding, International Relations, Sociology, or other relevant courses. A master's degree in the related field will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in development, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
• International NGO field experience in a similar position: programme support, development, or fundraising.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and operating within the Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and theories of change).
• Proven experience in Knowledge Management and Institutional Learning initiatives.
• Experience in Project Cycle Management (including logframe development and M&E).
• Experience in capacity building/ training.
• Experience in conveying stories and case studies to external audiences in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Experience gathering visual material for communications
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Proven evidence in programming around projects on SGBV and SRH
• Experience of public speaking
• Experience working in coalitions, networks or social movements
• Ability to apply biblical principles to topical issues
• Proven evidence of involvement in project management
• People management experience
• Experience in working with local NGOs/FBOs
• Proven experience in programming of SGBV, SRH and or HIV projects
• Experience working with local communities and health facilities in project implementation in a consortium.
• Working with SPHERE Standards and CHS.
• Working under pressure and remote environment
• Open to learn and use new applications effectively
• Working knowledge of local languages(Tiv and basic knowledge of Hausa language will be an added advantage
• Staff motivation skills
• People developer and motivator
• Leadership and management skills.

Additionally:

• The successful candidate will be able to think and plan strategically, facilitate training, workshops, meetings and mentor and coach others.
• Ability to network and gain respect of leaders of partner organisations to mobilise churches.
• S/he will have ability to work cross-culturally, collate, analyse and report data in a clear and coherent manner. The Applicant should possess negotiation, representation
• Analytical, problem solving, Networking and Facilitation skills with Strong IT ability.
• We are looking for an individual with vision, commitment and energy, someone who is a committed Christian and who shares and supports Tearfund's values and vision.