Project Assistant - MEAL (Nigerian Nationals Only)

Borno, Nigeria (On-site) Be the First to Apply

Job Description

About CRS  

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSâ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

About CRS Nigeria

CRS has been supporting program activities in Nigeria for over 30 years and has long-standing relationships with Church and non-Church partners and communities throughout the country. The Nigeria country program has a diverse funding base with projects in health, nutrition, food security and agricultural livelihoods, microfinance (SILC), emergency response and peacebuilding. CRS/Nigeria currently has over 210 national and 8 international staff. With an FY22 annual budget of over USD $100 million, coupled with strong donor interest in supporting CRSâ work in the country, significant growth opportunities exist for the CP. The CP has been supporting emergency activities in the NE states since 2015 with offices in Damaturu, Maiduguri and Yola. 

About project IMPROVED ALERTS

CRS seeks to continue working in Gubio, Kaga and Magumeri, leveraging the experiences and gains of CRII in targeting vulnerable HH to address the multi-faceted and inter-sectoral drivers of food insecurity and poor nutrition through the integration of food security, WASH, and nutrition interventions. This program will provide timely support to vulnerable HHs affected by the ongoing conflict in NE Nigeria that will save lives and restore dignity.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Assistant will be responsible for supporting project MEAL activities, including registration, analysis, and report writing. The MEAL Assistant will be based in Maiduguri and will work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for technical support in Kaga, Magumeri and Gubio LGAs in Borno state.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Assist in regular monitoring exercise such as Onsite Monitoring and Post Distribution Surveys that include Focused Group Discussion. Collect quantitative and qualitative data on project activities as required. Assist in proper documentation and filing of all MEAL & Program documents. Ensure the MEAL checklists are completed for each MEAL activities. Prepare activity report on daily basis after each field visit and report to MEAL Officer. Support the MEAL Officer to conduct beneficiary registration exercise and spot-check visits to the project sites. Support MEAL Officer and MEAL Manager in any MEAL related training activities. Actively participate in MEAL learning exercise, compiling, and keeping log sheet for key lessons learnt and good practices from all evaluations and assessments. Support in the regular Market Food Price Monitoring and Nutrition data collection exercises. Assist in the review and testing all M&E tools. In coordination with the MEAL Manager and MEAL Officer, maintain the projectâs stock of IT equipment (including vendor phones, program phones, solar panels, Bluetooth printers, etc.). With support from MEAL manager, support the timely submission of the planned assessment report, post-distribution monitoring reports, and evaluation reports. Support the development and testing of electronic data entry questionnaires using the Commcare (or other software as needed) during periodic surveys and data analysis using appropriate statistical package. Support the training of enumerators, and community nutrition workers on data collection tools and the utilization of devices. Raise procurement requisitions for project activities and update the relevant requisition database

Required Languages â English, Hausa and working knowledge of Kanuri Language

Travel : Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% of the time to field locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   

Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented Basic computer skills in Excel and Word processing. Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming. Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives. Knowledge of English, Hausa required. Kanuri would be strongly preferred.  Experience working with Information and Communication Technologies (software and hardware) Should understand safeguard and protection issues in the context of Borno.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)  

Key Working Relationships:   

Internal:  Program Managers, MEAL, Emergency Coordinator, Accountability, Operations staff

External:  Local partners, Red Rose team, enumerators, external consultants, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications  

Bachelorâs Degree/HND in Social Sciences, Information and Technology Management, Statistics, or any other relevant equivalent degree. Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems. Proficient in Word. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in MEAL & experience working in an iNGO is a plus

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)   

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Personal Accountability â Consistently takes responsibility for oneâs own actions. Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others â Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn â Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

Lead Change â Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others â Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset â Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note : All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

About Us

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSâ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

About the Team

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Info

Job Identification3000909 Job CategoryProgram Management Posting Date09/07/2023, 07:13 AM Apply Before09/20/2023, 07:59 PM Job ShiftDay Locations House 7, No1 Dipcharima Road, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno, NG (On-site)

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