GBLCAREERS

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

Plan International has been operating in Nigeria since 2014, in Niger since 1998 and in Cameroon since 1996. We have full-fledged Country programmes in three out of four affected countries around the Lake Chad and have developed a joint programme approach for the Lake Chad Response.

As MER-Specialist you will be responsible for developing a regional M&E Framework for the Lake Chad Response Programme, including the development of respective instruments and data collection tools to measure the impact of our programme.

Furthermore, you will support the M&E specialists at country level to improve DRM program quality and accountability through a) enhancing MER capacity, networking and learning with regards to the Program Quality Policy, b) supporting and implementing high quality MER and c) providing evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness.

You will ensure that MER practices used within the Lake Chad countries are shared with the regional MERL network.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require proven experience in monitoring, evaluation and research functions including knowledge management.

A strong understanding of the international humanitarian system, international humanitarian standards (Sphere, INEE, CPIE, CHS) is essential.

You will also have strong skills in using Microsoft Office and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar.)

Knowledge of the Lake Chad context including trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development as well as social cohesion is an advantage

Master degree in Social science or equivalent (demography, measurement, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development or humanitarian studies) is preferred

Fluency in French and English both written and verbal

Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Type of Role: One year fixed term contract – Unaccompanied posting

Location: Regional Program Department & Plan International Lake Chad Unit based in the Country Office of Plan Nigeria in Abuja

Salary: Circa USD$48,000.00 per annum plus benefits

Reports to: Lake Chad Programme Coordinator with dotted Line to Regional Head of MERL

Closing Date: Sunday 9th July 2017

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.