M&E Co-ordinator at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: M&E Co-ordinator

Job ID: #1011776
Location: Borno

Job Description

• The incumbent will ensure implementation of the M&E plan for the Nutrition Program, including monitoring the progress against activity and critical milestones as well as providing support and guidance to STAs, LTAs and Government counterpart.

Essential Qualifications

• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
• Direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics of at least 2 years.
• Computer literate.
• Strong analytic skills, and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa.
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility.
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Commitment to SC UK's mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).

Desirable:

• A professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in Health Economics or Epidemiology
• Experience of qualitative research techniques
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and the international humanitarian systems. Good knowledge of Hausa Language

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements to: [email protected] explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the closing date above will not be considered.

Note: Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.