Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Deputy Program Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Position Overview
The Deputy Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will play a key role in supporting accountability and quality control of ACF's WASH, nutrition, and food security projects in Borno state, Northern Nigeria.
Specific Objectives
- Lead the operationalization of M&E systems for ACF programs to ensure compliance with donor and ACF M&E standards.
- Ensure proper and timely implementation of ACF M&E tools, activities, and reporting.
- Ensure utilization and learning from M&E systems at the project- and mission-level.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, International Development, Statistics, Public Health, Demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects
- At least 3 years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian or development programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts and international humanitarian quality standards
- Experience with mobile data collection (preferred)
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills)
Essential Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's or Masters' Degree (preferred) in Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, or other Social / Developmental Sciences
- At least 3 years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian or development programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts and international humanitarian quality standards
- Experience with mobile data collection (preferred)
- Experience with GIS (preferred)
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills).
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
- Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
- Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities
- Skills on statistical and other software (MS Excel, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Experience in humanitarian M&E
- Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation
- Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams
- Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases) and GIS
- Knowledge of project cycle management
- Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
Application Closing Date
18th December, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application by email to:
[email protected] or in person to the following addresses:
Abuja Office
Plot No.69 Crescent,
6th Avenue,
Gwarinpa,
Abuja,
FCT.
Jigawa Office
079, Unguwar Kasarau Yamma,
Dutse,
Jigawa State.
Yobe Office
No. 195/196,
Don Etebet Housing Estate,
Damaturu,
Yobe State.
Borno Office
96 West North,
Damboa Road GRA,
Behind Indimi House,
Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Note
- To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
- Applications received without these specifications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.
- Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Applications received after this date will not be considered.