MEAL OFFICER at Rescue Recruitment

Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection Process, Tool Development, Kobo Collect, Comcare, SurveyCTO, MobenzI, Statistical Analysis, STATA, SPSS, Nvivo, Microsoft Excel, QGIS, PowerBi, Tableu, Report Writing, Facilitation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict-affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno State, and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs for primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods. Job Overview/Summary The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data to track programs/ projects activities, conduct data validation, Post distribution monitoring, monitor progress and support impact measurement. S/he will also conduct development research, engage in reflective practice, and generate lessons from projects/programs and prepare M&E plans for the sectors. S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better field level data management systems for the core program s/he assigned to and coordinates the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact. S/he will contribute to the existing client response mechanisms and ensure program staff participation in M&E activities. The position holder will closely work with sector manager(s), front line staff, and community/facility volunteers. S/he also will work closely with the M&E unit on technical matters and reports to the MEAL Manager. Key Responsibilities Program/Project Design Support the conduct of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment and other project specific assessments and data collections Conduct training for program staff on the MEL system, performance indicators, and data quality assurance. Conducting data validation exercises and monthly meetings with the program staff. Participate in project review, especially review of Log frames, and learning agenda. Ensure data collections tools are standardized and appropriately used to meet both organizational and donor requirements. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Conduct routine monitoring visits to project locations, particularly learning centers. Ensure data collected are routinely verified, analysis and reported according to the DQA standards. Ensure weekly data validation exercise is carried out at sites With the support of MEAL manager, conduct Post distribution monitoring assessment (PDM), IYCF assessment, Client exit interview, Baseline and Endline assessment across project locations. Ensure all data point reports validate data via the commcare application. Ensure that data is readily available and stored appropriately for any future reference. Conduct monthly Data Quality Audits Ensure the project indicators are properly tracked and reported, particularly the OCHA standard indicators. Perform clear statistical analysis on the data collected and present the findings/results to program colleagues for informed decisions. undefined Information Management and Reporting: Support the establishing and maintaining project information management system. Ensure the appropriate reporting of field level data that is responsive and align to project indicators. Ensure proper update of Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting by providing the verified data that’s meets the DQA standards. Client Responsive Mechanisms (CRM) Ensures that client responsive channels are established and active to enable project participants and stakeholders to provide feedback and complaints related to the consortium project implementation. Facilitate collaborative learning sessions and client feedback are well received and documented Support the rollout of the Client Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Support the sensitization of client feedback channels across all the operational locations and set up client feedback desk during distributions Train Staff and field monitors on client feedback channels Capacity building and supervision: Train project staff, and partners’ staff on project deliverables, especially the project result areas and indicators. Support program colleagues to better understand project indicators and reporting Train Research Assistants/Enumerators for field data collection Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. Train Research Assistants/Enumerators for field data collection Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: MEAL Manager Maiduguri Indirect/Technical Reporting: Project Team Lead and Sector Managers Position directly Supervises: Field Monitors Key Internal Contacts: Program Officers and MEAL manager Key External Contacts: Consortium Partners and Research assistants Job Requirements Education qualifications: Degree/diploma in statistics, computer science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field Work Experience: At least three (3)-years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation preferred. Demonstrated Technical Skills: Strong skills in data collections process Strong skills in tool development particularly using: Kobo collect, Comcare, SurveyCTO, Mobenzi etc. Strong skills statistical analysis and skills through: STATA, SPSS, Nvivo, Microsoft excel, QGIS, PowerBi, Tableu etc. Good report writing skills, facilitation, and communication skills. Good understanding of emergency context and response. Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in diverse contexts. Languages: English and Hausa is preferred. Computer/Other Tech Requirements: Professional competency in Microsoft Office, Particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint. Ability to Travel: 60% of the time will be required to be spent on the field. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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Responsibilities

The MEAL Officer coordinates data collection, compilation, analysis, and validation to track program activities, monitor progress, and support impact measurement across assigned core programs. This role also involves conducting development research, generating lessons learned, preparing M&E plans, and ensuring proper field-level data management systems are established.