Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH. Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to fightall forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
The MEAL Activity Manager supports and mainstreams MEAL processes and activities throughout the programs. He/she ensures that all activities are implemented and carried out to the standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements. He/she provides a methodological support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc.
S/He provides regular reports on the progress of activities to her/his line manager
S/He coordinates the teams and activities in the absence of her/his line manager
Monitoring and evaluations of SI programs
Under the supervision the Program Manager, contribute to the development of M&E plans and tools for all activities:
Centralize and organize data collection for activities and outputs such as defined in the monitoring plan.
Under the supervision of the Program manager, participate in the consolidation and the analysis of the monitoring data (including identification of useful recommendations and lessons learnt).
Prepare and implement trainings related to new monitoring tools.
Organize & Conduct field visits for monitoring & evaluation purposes.
Inform the program manager about all the logistical and financial requirements needed/identified.
Ensure indicators are entered in the relevant systems on a regular basis (ex: Activity Info).
Keep monitoring tools and files archived at SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL office accessible to the program team and updated on a regular basis.
Accountabilities:
Participate in the implementation of the accountability strategy such as defined and led by the Field Coordinator/Head of Mission.
Participate into the CRM standard operating procedures design
Check that complaint response mechanisms are established and are accessible to all stakeholders.
Check that complaints are registered and logged complaints into a formal database.
Check that complaints are addressed and that an appropriate and timely response is given to the complainant.
Participate in training field teams on CRM information plan
Institutional Knowledge Building:
Collect internal and external data to produce IKB reports on specific issues.
HR management/Capacity Development:
Take part in the department’s staff recruitment with the administrative department
Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility
Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision.
Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision.
Identify training needs.
Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
Reporting / communication / representation:
Report to Program Manager information related to his/her activities and security context or any event that may affect SI activities and security
Provide regular written report to the Program Manager about his/her activities
Participate to writing monitoring reports and to some extend donor reports (MEAL sections)
Supervise regular workshops and meetings with teams to disseminate analysis of monitoring outputs after validation of the Program Manager
Represent SI when asked to do so
Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
Ensure that tools and files are properly archived and secured
Participate in learning workshops
Profile Forsaken
Personal abilities:
Education: B.Sc. in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Business/ Public Administration or related degrees. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Professional experience: 3 years of relevant experience (NGO/Private or Public sector) and 2 years of progressive experience in an INGO preferably in MEAL
Languages: English compulsory (Hausa – Added Advantage)
Technical skills: Good knowledge of MEAL tool development, data analysis and experience of team management
IT skills: Good knowledge in KoboCollect or similar applications, Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Software: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
Personal qualities: Rigorous, organized, able to manage important workload, good learning capacity, good communication, reactive, team spirit, assertive, attentive to details, resistance to stress, Remote management skills, flexibility.
What we Offer
Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits (24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death, Health Insurance full coverage and permanent disability) etc.