MEAL Officer at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intends to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF provides its help in respect of cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, the M&E Officer is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the projects implemented at mission level. S/he ensures the achievement of planned activities in a quality, cost-effective and timely manner, in close coordination with the programme teams, operational partners, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities
M&E activities:

• Conduct capacity assessment of existing M&E system and recommend improvements: creation of new indicators, implementation of a complaint mechanism, etc.
• Develop methodologies and tools to monitor project activities: progress towards results, impact, sustainability, etc.
• Ensure accurate data collection, entry and analysis, with the preparation and regular update of databases.
• Train program team on M&E/ MIS methodologies and tools for project e.g KOBO, SSPS etc..
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits with household interviews, post-distribution monitoring, pre- and post- assessments, focus group discussions, etc.
• Identify and refer individuals with special needs or protection concerns to the relevant services with program staff;
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback on field monitoring findings (including challenges identified and strategies for improvement) to the FSL Programme Manager and relevant program staff.
• Prepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Assist the programme teams in the preparation of internal/ donor progress reports, and of reports on lessons learnt.
• Actively contribute to the elaboration of project proposals, to project reviews and to planning workshops.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the program LogFrame;
• Develop M&E tools for the program to use in data collection and tracking;
• Oversee the remote verification of activities, equipment and other operational support;
• Coordinate with partners and beneficiaries as necessary to collect information;
• Ensure that M&E findings are properly disseminated throughout the program staff;
• Ensure that all data collected and available is properly organized and stored;
• Verify status of implementation against the M&E plan;
• Ensuring that gender considerations and the needs of special populations are fully considered in all evaluation, monitoring, and survey work
• Overseeing the process of surveys and assessments in the field
• Organizing and participating in periodic learning opportunities and the presentation of lessons from analytic work
• Producing monthly reports, including updates that will feed into program Indicators
• Overseeing special studies and analysis, including lessons learned case studies and success stories, as required
• Responding to periodic performance data requests
• Developing tools and mechanisms to monitor program performance and assisting in evaluating the appropriateness and relevance of program implementation strategies
• Monitoring workflow, support the creation of field work plans, insure the adequate management of the available human resources.

Qualifications

• University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related field, with in-depth understanding of vulnerability issues in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian work, including implementation of M&E/ MIS for development projects implemented by national/international NGOs, UN bodies or Government.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the use of database software.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.

Knowledge / Skills & Experience

• Excellent reading and writing skills in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, and with a wide range of government/ community counterparts and other stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Leading: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with humanitarian principles and SIF values.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2024.