Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation

Job title : Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation jobs in Borno Job Location : Borno Deadline : July 19, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

Basic Function :

The Assistant Technical Officer-M&E will assist in monitoring and evaluating program activities at the assigned field sites (Bama and Banki field locations of Bama LGA) supporting Health, WASH and Nutrition sectors for the NHF-funded project. Primary responsibilities include collecting information on project activities in each sector for proper documentation and reporting of activities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete and timely reporting.
• Timely entry of monitoring data into reporting tools/data collection systems and working with program teams and STO-MEL to resolve data quality issues observed.
• Bring to the knowledge of the STO-MEL issues that need to be solved such as inconsistencies or missing data by the originators of the source data.
• Support M&E activities to ensure that all monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule/M&E calendar.
• Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting and assist in the preparation of monthly reports.
• Support in conducting routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and supporting data review meetings with program teams.
• Share all information (data summary reports, CFM databases, etc.) with the support Project Coordinator and STO-MEL.
• Assist in conducting routine monitoring visits to sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Ensure compliance with SoPs for management of M&E assets (e.g. tablets), making sure all gadgets requested are appropriately documented and accounted for.
• Document feedback and complaints and ensure the Complaints and Feedback database is well maintained and up to date.
• Share CFM issues monthly with program teams and ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner and that the feedback loop is closed.
• Ensure complaints and feedback are handled appropriately and in a timely manner, and where needed, referred to the appropriate teams for action and resolution.
• Support in the preparation of learning and review events such as Program Review Meetings and share M&E and CFM performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues related to the communities.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa languages. Understanding of Kanuri language is a plus,
• Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc / BA in Statistics, Public health, Development studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with at least 1-3 years’ relevant post NYSC experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.

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Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation in Borno