Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant – Borno – Mercy Corps Nigeria’s

General Position Summary
Under the direction of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the M&E Assistant will be responsible for the monitoring of project activities at project sites.
These activities include: beneficiaries verification, monitoring of project activities, collecting data through surveys and interviews, participating in the assessments and submitting routine reports.

Essential Job Functions
Assist in data collection, illustrating project activities progress and impact
Conduct beneficiary names verification, ensuring they meet agreed project target criteria
Assist in monitoring of program activities, including distributions, trainings, to ensure that intended assistance is delivered to registered beneficiaries as scheduled,
Ensure all the activities are conducted in full respect to the humanitarian principles and in organized and dignified way
Participate in surveys, assessments, Focus Groups Discussions
Ensure proper filing, handling and movement of project files
Assist in data entry into the project databases
Assist in designing data entry tools and monitoring tools, as required
Share and document lessons learned
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience
Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, etc. or at least one year of work experience in a related discipline.
Experience in community work with previous experience in project monitoring, preferably with an NGO within Borno States.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, analyzing and reporting.
Ability to interact effectively with various community members, conducting him/herself with sensitivity and respect towards others
Willingness, ability to perform field work and work under pressure.
Excellent computer skills – Word and Excel are required;
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Fluency in English and Hausa is a must

Success Factors:
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards evidence based community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions with limited access to resources.
S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work without direct supervision.
S/he will be willing to conduct field travels and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit CV’s and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Note: All applications must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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