Media and Communications Coordinator at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media and Communications Coordinator

Project number: NGFM1902, NGFM1903
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports to: Head of Programme
Supervision of: None
Travel: 40%
Duration and type of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Description

NRC is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for our Country programme based in Maiduguri – North Eastern Nigeria
The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator position is to establish and implement systems to promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance, and internal management and to support the development and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation delegated function portfolio in all NRC Nigeria program activities.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WaSH); Livelihoods and Food Security; Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and emergency relief response in order to address identified humanitarian needs.

Job Responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools.
Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review.
Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
Capacity building and training of programme and M&E support staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas.

Qualifications

Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods (including cash based interventions and market based programmes)
Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making
Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies
Knowledge of market assessments, cash based interventions and market based programmes
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R is an advantage

Education Field:

B.Sc./M Sc. in Engineering, Sciences & Technology

Personal Qualities:

Strategic thinking
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analysing
Handling insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Offer

Commencement: June 2019.
Duration: 12 months.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade Level 7 Step 1.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with 25% frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2019.

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