These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.ย
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities in Maiduguri Area office.
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- Supporting data collection and the implementation/use of quality checklists (WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education, Shelter, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance, Camp management) at the activity level.ย
- The position also serves as a supervisor for enumerators when needed.ย
- The incumbent will provide support in analyzing raw data from assessments, quality checklists, reporting and providing direct support to the technical M&E officer.ย
- The position will support the technical M&E officer and the Area Manager in improving programming and organizational learning for the Area Office North.
- Participate in documentation of the project for lessons learnt and provide inputs to the programme
- Organize monthly data reviews and compile relevant monthly reports as per project requirements
- Coordinate with Core competencies focal persons, targeting, registration and selection of beneficiaries
- At least 2-3 yearsโ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting.
- BSc in Information Management, Statistics, and other social science
- Experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
- Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Approachable, trustworthy, and confidential.
- Analytical and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access);
- Experience in using ArcGIS, Stata, Nvivo, CAPI systems (Kobo/ODK/CSpro), and data visualization softwares (eg. Power BI) is a plus;
- Knowledge of the NRCโs operations is a plus.
Whatโs in it for you?ย
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ย
Learn on the job:ย NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.ย
Additional Information:ย
Duty Stations:ย Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeriaย
Duration of contract:ย 12 Months (Renewable).
Grade Level:ย ย Grade 5 in NRC's grading structureย
Reporting line:ย ย MEL Coordinator
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only.ย We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. The female candidate is strongly advised to apply.ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.