Concern Universal (CU) is an international development organisation that has been working through local partners and tackling poverty since 1976. We strive to Prove and improve every project to maximise value for money and ensure sustainability Our Theory of Change helps US to check that we are not only doing things right, but also whether we are doing the right things as we work to challenge poverty and inequality. We have three main aims focusing on achieving resilient lives and attaining better health while upholding the rights of individuals and people.

In Nigeria, we are improving the quality of health by increasing access to basic services including access to safe water, increased sanitation, and improved hygiene practices. We focus on Better Health because without health there can be no development. Good primary healthcare starts with the basics of access to clean water and sanitation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (MERO)

Main Purpose

• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (MERO) is a member of the CHISPIN project team and provides technical assistance in general project monitoring and evaluation to sub-grantee partner staff;
• Monitors project progress against logical framework indicators for monitoring CHISPIN performance;
• Develops and maintains the CHISPIN Performance Management Plan and project-level monitoring and evaluation plans;
• Supports project design;
• Produces annual reports on CHISPIN performance; and
• Supports the project team to learn from and make decisions based on monitoring and evaluation data.
• S/he works closely with the CU Finance and Accounting Team, sub-grantees, and LGA support staff.

Responsibilities

• To supervise regular data collection through implementing partners and ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
• To record, manage, and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.
• To analyse and discuss findings based on regular monitoring data.
• Provide technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the Project Manager and Partners.
• Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to Concern Universal’s (CU) monitoring and evaluation system.
• Provide support in conducting the baseline survey and KAP survey.
• Participate actively in project planning processes and budgeting of the project quality.
• Support the project team in developing the annual and quarterly project reports.
• Support project team with any other tasks and assignments as may be required.

Skills and Competencies

Monitoring:

• Develop project monitoring plan (PMP) for CHISPIN in line with project LFA while consulting with project team and partners (CSOs).
• Coordinate with implementing partners for the collection data against agreed indicators.
• Engage with partners to collect and manage essential data of their respective supportive interventions.
• Ensure quality of data collected by CSOs.
• Provide feedback to partners and project team on the projects’ performance based on monitoring data findings.
• Assist the project team in building capacity of CSOs on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E).

Evaluation:

• Assist the Project Manager and team in drafting Terms of Reference for project evaluations (mid-term and end of project).
• Assist the project team in developing human stories for publication.
• Assist Project Manager in conducting Project Data Review.
• Support to the eventual design and dissemination of research studies by providing relevant input. 

Reporting and Documentation:

• Assist Project Manager in developing quarterly and annual reports.
• Develop and share field visit reports with relevant project staff.
• Facilitate upload of key reports to the CU intranet.

Planning:

• Assist the Project Manager to develop annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for CHISPIN.
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing project plans as part of the learning and sharing process.
• Ensure quality of data/ statistics in project plans.
• Upload relevant project cycle management, annual, and quarterly plans to the intranet.

Learning and Sharing:

• Share learning from M&E process with the wider team.
• Support partners in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their projects.
• Promote culture of two-way learning in CU more widely.
• Upload documented lessons learned and ‘best practices’ to the intranet

Contribution to Effectiveness of the Project and Country Programme:

• Work collaboratively with the RUSHPIN MERO and programme team to strengthen integration and cross-learning in the country programme.
• Proactively volunteer for various team activities.
• Show eagerness to take on any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Masters' Degree in Social or Natural Science discipline.
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Understanding of the current M&E trends and especially M&E systems in development organisations.

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with at least 2 years with ainternational organisation.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating WASH projects,
• Experience of field data collection,
• Experience of report writing,

Skills

• Monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes.
• Data collection and management.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Good command over report writing in English.
• Good interpersonal skills and oral communication.
• Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel aand other MS Office applications.
• Ability to facilitate training of community based organisations and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and performance related environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, handle large amounts of data, and to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of conducting research.
• Experience of organising lesson-learning sessions.
• Handling data through SPSS.
• Communication skills for presenting monitoring findings.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

Job Position: Project Manager (PM)

Main Purpose

• The CLTS Project Manager (PM) is responsible for running and supervising CHISPIN project at all stages of the project management cycle.
• He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the project objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints.
• The PM ensures the overall success of the project by making sure the CHISPIN team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations and that the project is completed on time, within budget, and with acceptable quality.
• S/he will lead the CHISPIN project team and work closely with the CU Finance and Accounting Team, sub-grantees, and LGA support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop project annual, quarterly, and monthly plans, ensure the project’s smooth implementation, and manage the team’s performance of project tasks and activities that may include, but are not limited to:
• Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
• Develop and ensure the use of appropriate CLTS techniques and materials for sanitation and hygiene promotion
• Working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting officer (MERO) to track the progress of activities, ensure the collection of project indicators, and provide on-time internal status reports and external donor reports
• Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly
• Ensure that all data and information is updated, well organised, and easily accessible and that lessons learnt and best practice are capitalized
• Coordinate with the GSF RUSHPIN programme to ensure a common approach, synergy, and sharing of information
• Represent CU externally and collaborate/coordinate with state and local authorities, sub-grantee partners, and stakeholders
• Analyse and report on the evolving needs and provide clear recommendations for interventions
• Periodically participate in the development of new proposals
• Assess sub-grantee capacity building needs of partners and communicate recommendations to the hierarchy

Skills and Competencies

Organisation Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling CU’s values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism
• Integrates risk management in all aspects of programmatic work and operations

Functional Competencies:

• Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in facilitation, consensus-building, multi-stakeholder processes, and negotiation
• Excellent analytical skills. Experience and knowledge in building local government and CSO capacities in good governance
• Demonstrable ability to engage with sensitivity and strategic foresight in situations involving multiple actors and stakeholders
• Understanding of the CU system and good knowledge of CU rules, regulations, strategy, and programming modalities
• Builds strong relationships with communities and traditional leaders, focuses on impact and results for the community, and responds positively to feedback
• Proven facilitation, training, networking, coordination, team-building, consensus-building, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to lead strategic planning and results-based management and reporting
• Ability to advise and oversee formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects
• Sound understanding and capability to empower and develop the capacity of CHISPIN partners

Leadership:

• Focuses on impact and result for UK Aid and responds positively to feedback
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Team player, self-motivated, shows initiative, dedicated, creative, resourceful, flexible, energetic, and demonstrates sound judgment
• Capacity to work under pressure, manage stress, and adapt to rapidly evolving situations
• Sound time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five or more years of experience in the field of Environmental Sanitation, Water, and Hygiene. Extensive knowledge and practical experience of the CLTS approach and in Hygiene Promotion as well as linkages between public health and WASH
• Proven ability to coordinate programmatic issues and work effectively to deliver high-quality results within expected time frames
• Ability to facilitate training, technical working groups, document results, and maintain momentum through effective documentation, communication, and dissemination
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and effectively facilitate group discussions and processes and guide them to constructive and positive outcomes and conclusions
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and performance related environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, handle large amounts of data/information and to meet deadlines

Applicants should submit their covering letter and complete the Application Form below with the appropriate information.

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