Job Vacancies at Stand To End Rape Initiative

Department Summary

• The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit is responsible for assessing the performance of projects and programmes of STER. Its goal is to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact. The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit is responsible for carrying out in-depth qualitative and quantitative studies, identifying gaps in SGBV policies, existing research and program implementations, and developing educative/informative briefs to fill these gaps.
• The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer role requires deep expertise in collecting and analysing complex data, designing and implementing tools that measure the progress of programs while working closely with the programs department.

Role Summary

• Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with other members of the Communications and Programs Departments, the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Officer contributes to the development and management of knowledge, capitalising on learning from STER’s core work, monitoring accountability and providing quality support to STER to achieve its overall objectives, as an integral member of the team.
• The Research and M, E &L Officer is responsible for developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems with a focus on data collection, data analysis and reporting to ensure synergy across teams and departments overall and to contribute to organisational learning and accountability. As the team leader of the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation team, you coordinate all knowledge sharing, learning, evaluation and monitoring systems while incorporating a feminist approach. You also contribute to the writing and editing of internal and external reports to critical donors.

Job description

• Develop and implement the monitoring, evaluation and learning framework and strategies for STER, incorporating innovative and appropriate monitoring, assessment and teaching tools based on STER’s values and principles.
• Coordinate evaluations and monitoring of STER’s programmatic activities through data collection and identification of best practices.
• Coordinate the dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned among staff, partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• Work with partners to ensure adequate baseline identification and data collection. (The necessary data generated to assess the impact and effectiveness of lessons learned from STER’s activities).
• Coordinate the annual monitoring, evaluation and learning planning process of STER to adapt and continually improve yearly plans.
• Develop and follow all research activity plans, including M&E plans; Work with the Programs Manager to determine which monitoring activities will take place and which data collection methods to use.
• Ensure that data is collected and entered into databases and tracking sheets and the data platform regularly.
  Closely follow up on the field data collection and flag data collection issues.
• Conduct data quality audits of research data to identify and resolve systemic problems affecting data quality.
  Support in identifying and synthesising good practices and lessons learned.

Accountability

• Reports directly to the Head of Strategy and Executive Director.
• Contribute to the development of internal policies, tools and mechanisms for mainstreaming accountability within and across STER.
• Ensure respect for and adherence to principles of accountability in all actions and activities of STER.
  Support capacity development of staff and partners on issues of accountability.

Requirements, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Bachelors or Masters in program evaluation, research methodology, statistics, applied social sciences or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research design, statistical methods and knowledge of computer hardware and software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of scientific methods, research and evaluation protocols, assessment instruments, and data interpretation.
• Experience contributing to research and evaluation processes, including proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and data dissemination.
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze data with appropriate spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and statistical software packages (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, STATA).
• Ability to prepare grant proposals, develop logic models, and apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis skills.
• Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.
• Ability to disseminate research results to broad audiences via various venues including conference and stakeholder presentations, conference and stakeholder publications, webinars, and journal articles.
• Ability to work independently, and accurately, and to problem-solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the research process.
• Excellent organizational planning, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, consultants, stakeholders and other personnel.
• Considerable attention to detail, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel at short notice.

Strongly Desired:

• Previous experience working on multi-country and regional projects.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of participatory approaches to research, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

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Department Summary

• The Unit strategises and develops interventions to foster policy reforms and increase access to justice on SGBV issues.
• This entails legal analysis of policies and their impacts on SGBV nationally and regionally, developing survivor-centred strategies for case-by-case intervention and provision of legal services to survivors (advice and representation, and liaison with relevant agencies).

Job Description

• Identify gaps and develop multi-dimensional strategies for litigation and policy issues on sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria and Africa.
• Provide informed legal advice and representation to the organisation in all areas.
• Liaise with clients and/or their families when necessary to provide legal advice and prepare them for cross-examination in court.
• Manage and monitor STER’s legal cases of SGBV across Nigeria.
• Liaise with relevant authorities such as the police, Ministry of Justice and Attorney
• General when necessary to ensure appropriate and prompt prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence cases.

Requirements, Knowledge and Expertise

• LLB in Law.
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• 4 years’ post-call experience in policy advocacy and criminal litigation, particularly on
• SGBV and human rights issues.
• Experience working with local organisations, firms, NGOs or INGOs in the same capacity.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Good analytical and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team management and ethical standards.

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Department Summary

• The Finance Department is responsible for guiding financial decision making and managing STER’s financial resources.
• The Department’s role is broadly divided into three major areas: financial planning and control, which involves developing annual financial strategy and budget, ongoing monitoring and establishment of financial controls; transaction processing, which covers the day-to-day management of internal financial transactions; and financial reporting for donors.

Job Description

• Post journal entries.
• Process internal and external payment requests.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Coordinate annual budgeting process and maintain appropriate financial documentation.
• Evaluate financial operations to strategise and implement best practices for STER’s efficiency.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on financial requests.
• Manage statutory remittances.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Coordinate year-end audits.
• Provide any other general accounting support.

Requirements, Knowledge and Expertise

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a similar role with experience in financial transactions.
• Professional Accounting certification (e.g. ICAN).
• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills