Program Assistant (M&E and Reporting) at Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant (M&E and Reporting)

Job ID: VAC-10592
Location: Katsina
Start Date: 1st Nov, 2023.
Duration: 6 months

Overview of Position

• Working under the overall supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager & under the direct supervision of the MEAL & Reporting Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring operations of the EU project & providing M&E analysis, reporting, administrative & general office program support for the implementation of the EU project “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” project in Katsina, Nigeria.

Role Objectives

• Support the planning & implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER) activities of the program, which will include results matrix, work plans & monitoring compliance of indicators of different projects.
• Coordinate on designing pre & post training evaluation questionnaire that responds to the needs of the project.
• Conduct data quality checks in the field & ensure the accuracy & completeness of survey questionnaires.
• Support the design & implementation of data gathering tools for project implementation.
• Carry out project field visits & support the establishment of beneficiary feedback mechanisms of the project in collaboration with the other program units & implementing partners.
• Support the development of a tracking tool for the successful monitoring of project milestones & indicators, for periodic reporting to program management.
• Ensure timely submission, review & consolidation of reports submitted by implementing partners, which includes monthly reports.
• Support in the development of concept notes, proposals for new projects & upscaling of the ongoing projects, based on lessons learnt.
• Support the program team in planning & organizing meetings, workshops, consultations, events & dialogues, especially those involving donors.
• Support the M&E & Reporting Officer in keeping documentation of the meetings with the donors, IP partners & counterparts.
• Ensure that hard & soft copies of data collected are kept at project sites.
• Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings / gaps & make relevant recommendations on a regular basis.
• Support in conducting training & capacity building support to the program staff on various aspects related to MER.
• In coordination with the other unit of the program, document lessons learnt case stories for donor reports & our clients website & newsletters.
• Support the MEAL Officer in preparing clear & innovative presentations of the project data such as Power Point presentations & information sheets.
• Serve as a focal point for knowledge management of the program, ensuring that original & copies of official documents are appropriately drafted, disseminated (referencing & tracking) & shared on common client mission platforms in Nigeria.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Project Reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager & under the direct supervision of the MEAL & Reporting Officer.

Key Competencies

• University Degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant experience working in a similar role or a High School Diploma in the above field with 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Experience in project implementation and in the field of research, monitoring, evaluation & reporting in insecure environments.
• Experience in MER system design, data processing & tools.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Experience working in a complex crisis environment or a post-conflict environment.
• Experience in the application of good practice in project management such as participatory approaches & do no harm.
• Demonstrate initiative & ability to work independently & as a member of a team to coordinate & / or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Share Point.
• Previous work experience in international organizations & companies would be an advantage.
• Strong sense of details & accuracy in all matters.
• Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organizational skills & drive for results.
• Knowledge about peacebuilding & DDRR programming would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the UN system & ideally of our clients rules & regulations would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required.
• Fluency in any native language spoken in northwest Nigeria is desired.
• Must be a resident in Katsina.
• Inclusion & respect for diversity respect & promote individual & cultural differences, and encourage diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service-oriented & timely manner, is action-oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, and explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Application Closing Date
13th October 2023