Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Volunteer at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Volunteer

Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: Volunteering
Contracted Hours: 21
Contract Length: 6 months

About the Role

• The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning volunteer will provide hands-on support to deliver on the Christian Aid Nigeria MEAL Strategy for specific projects and country level MEAL tasks. The successful individual must demonstrate proficiency in technical writingespecially in narrative reporting

Task Description

• Support the collation of monthly workstream reports/updates
• Support programme/MEAL team and partners in Coordinating Project activities
• Provide day-to-day support to the MEAL team
• Provide ad-hoc support to project teams or country programme where required
• Participate in programme planning processes
• Assist the MEAL team Monitoring Activities
• Actively engage in developing Zero drafts of Reports, Learning Papers and other Project documents
• Support Data Management for Christian Aid Projects
• Provide logistics and administrative support to ensure a seamless operation of the MEAL team in delivering its Country Programme’s MEAL strategy

About the Individual

• The successful individual MUST have a keen interest in Monitoring and Evaluation especially in qualitative (narrative) reporting and should be able to provide MEAL specific support to projects across all Christian Aid’s programme areas.
• The individual must be a willing learner and have the ability to work effectively and deliver across multiple tasks with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent Narrative report writing skills
• Attention to details and ability to organise work in an efficient manner
• Strong potential and interest in Analytical work
• Beginner to mid-level knowledge of programme management
• Willingness to explore and learn new ways of working, given the fluid nature of the job.
• Ability to use basic software applications Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Knowledge of Qualitative M&E methodologies.
• Basic Research Skills
• Knowledge of international development is an added advantage.

Other Information / Benefits

• The successful applicant will be required to work 3 days a week during Christian Aid’s official work hours and be paid a stipend for transportation
• Where applicable, the volunteer will be prioritised to accompany staff on trips to the field to deepen knowledge of programmes.
• The volunteer will be prioritised to attend relevant trainings, meetings, and workshops for the opportunity to build his/her capacity.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2022 by 11:59 PM.