VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - Field Monitor (Consultant) -Bade/Damaturu – Yobe
ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position within the organisation:
Field Monitor (Consultant) -Bade/Damaturu – Yobe x 18
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing operations in the field to ensure adherence to established policies and regulations, recording data, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, or quality guideline and provide training and support to field staff.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- Minimum of National Diploma in Social Sciences/ Art or related field is essential.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in humanitarian responses context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
- Previous experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
- Substantial knowledge regarding conducting data collection in an NGO is essential.
- Proven experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement is essential.
- Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.
Skill/Abilities
- Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.
- Proven experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly.
- Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred.
- Willing to work in security-prone areas.
All interested candidates should send their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org Only electronically submitted applications will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Protection Officer - Yobe
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th September 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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