M&E Specialist 2 / M&E Assistant at RTI International

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy,energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and center piece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI International is implementing a five year USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level. These positions are open to residents of Nigeria only.

RTI is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: M&E Specialist 2 (Bauchi & Sokoto)/ M&E Assistant (Rivers)

Job Description

• The M&E Assistant provides oversight for project results report management and in collaboration with M&E special project technical staff provides M&E capacity building technical assistance for local partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• To conduct baseline assessment and/or special studies for project take-off.
• Filing of program reports and other supporting document corresponding folders.
• Report to Project Management on programme challenges regarding M&E
• Mainstreaming M & E into program planning, designing implementation.
• Guide CSO partners in planning, designing, and implementing activities that aligned with project results.
• Follow up with program staff to obtain relevant document supporting implemented activities by units.
• Collection of qualitative and quantitative data using various methods (surveys, semi-structured interviews, or participatory methods).
• Designing data collection tools.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
  

Education/Experience Requirements

• B.SC with 10 years experience(M&E Specialist).
• B.A. /B.Sc with 2 years experience. (M&E Assistant)
• Degree in Statistics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Demography, Development Studies Administration, or another related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting activities.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal and ability to work in a team-oriented setting; -.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order with position applied for as subject (including email and phone contact) to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.