Graduate MEAL Assistants at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. Therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peacebuilding and Health/HIV programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Assistant

Location: Abuja
Project: Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods
Position Band: 8-2
Reports to: Database Manager
Duration: One Year

Job Responsibilities

• The M&E Assistant will provide direct MEAL support on the project under the direct supervision of the Database Manager with oversight from the M&E Director.
• S/he shall support processes for adequate collection and documentation of data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts based on the M&E plan and donor reporting requirements.
• S/he will work to support partners and state teams to maintain reporting processes and ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner.
• The position will report to the Database Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of systems for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on protect activities.
• Provide on-going support to partners, end communities to maintain M&E systems
• Support the conduct of periodic supportive supervision and Data Quality Assessment visits to partners and communities
• Support partners in the management and use of ICT4D devices with guidance of the database manager
• Work with the database manager to analyze information about the program and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support the preparation ot monthly/quarterly M&E activity reports
• Support the update of project database routinely as may be required
• Assist M&E Direct or and Database Manager’ in carrying out specific training and other capacity building activities in routine and specifically designed data management
• Support the dissemination of quality data for decision making and feedback through regular information sharing with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Support evaluation and other research activities during the implementation of the project.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Database Manager and or the M&E Director.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences or other related fields.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a related role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in staff development and partner capacity.
• Fluency in Hausa language is desirable
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team,
• Ability to travel as may be needed.

Agency Wide Competences
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form Below" and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to: [email protected] Title of the position must be stated as the subject of the email.

Click here to download Application Form (MS Word)