Graduate Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Volunteer) at Care Best Initiative (CBI) - 2 Openings

Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: 6 months (extendable)
Slots: 2

Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant is responsible for monitoring operations of projects’ activities implementation and support program management and accountability functions.
• He/she contributes toward the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation (DME) unit as well as the overall programming process.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the activities/project success
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
• Supervise all M&E casual workers (Enumerators and Data Entry clerks)
• Conduct training for casual workers on data collection methodologies
• Provide supervision for quantitative data collection activities.
• Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires.
• Provide supervision for data entry of quantitative data, clean data, and conduct data analysis.
• Compile data from surveys using relevant and appropriate computer packages.
• Ensure that hard copies and soft copies of data collected are kept at activity/project sites
• Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings and make relevant recommendations on a regular basis
• Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that strategies are implemented according to the plan
• Provide feedback to the State Coordinator on project strategies and activities;
• Report monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly on all project activities to the State Coordinator.
• Participate in regular project reviews and planning workshops and assist program officers in preparing relevant reports;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of activities/projects;
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Assist project manager/officer in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from activities/project innovations

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in related Development Studies, Social Sciences, etc., with 0 - 2 years of working experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Have advanced quantitative skills, including knowledge of statistical programs.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Have an ability to manage diverse activities and to meet deadlines required; the flexibility to changing situations and priorities desired.
• Demonstrate an understanding of international development issues.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Care Best Initiative (CBI)provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• This is emergency recruitment and we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible.
• Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Kindly attach additional certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in one PDF format, Cover Letter, and CV together in Word format.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.