Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant at Sexual Offences Awareness & Response (SOAR)

The Incorporated Trustees of Sexual Offences Awareness & Response Initiative [hereinafter referred to as “Sexual Offences Awareness and Response  Initiative(“SOAR Initiative”)], a local non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on addressing sexual violence against children, is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant. The successful applicant will have the responsibility of measuring progress and review results on activities being implemented in project IDP camps and host communities in Benue State.

This position is being recruited strictly on merit as we are sincerely looking for the best candidate that can add value to the organization.

Remuneration Package:

• The successful candidate will be paid a fixed fee of between One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150, 000) monthly to Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200, 000) only, subject to evidence of experience and consultancy history i.e. evidence of previous engagement on similar task and signed bank statements showing previous payments.
• Transport allowances will be paid alongside the fixed fee to support access to the IDP camps and host communities during field visits as will be stated on the workplan.

Position:         Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Location:        The successful candidate will be based in Abuja or Benue State

Duration: Short-Term Consultancy, July 2023 to August 2023

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. S/he will measure and document progress from activities carried out in five IDP camps and two host communities in Benue State, being:
2. Naka IDP camp, Gwer-East LGA,
3. Gbajimba IDP main camp 1
4. Gbajimba IDP extension camp 2 both in Guma LGA,
5. Anyinn IDP camp and host community, Logo LGA
6. Uikpam IDP camp and host community both in Guma LGA

2. S/he will record and document individual and camp/community wide success stories from the different IDP camps and host communities in Benue State from project inception over the project’s lifespan.
3. S/he will be responsible for collecting required primary data and analyse process monitoring data collected during the period of the project and report on results
4. S/he will record and document gaps, lessons learnt and recommendations for addressing these gaps.
5. S/he will present the report of results identified, gaps and challenges, lessons learned and recommendations at learning meetings in August 2023 in Benue State or/and Abuja as will be determined.
6. S/he will lessons learned over the course of the project activities S/he will present and share ries at learning meetings in Benue State and at the head office of SOAR Initiative, Abuja as the case applies.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in a relevant field i.e., statistics, mathematics or any relevant field,
• Experience in data analysis and report writing.
• Expertise in M&E with experience using M&E software such as Excel, Kobo Connect, DHIS2, and other open-source platforms.
• A minimum of 2 years institutional experience for a development project
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Strong Report Writing skills – Consultant must provide evidence of previous report written and references that can attest to such report writing skills

Method of Application

1. Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment to http://bit.ly/44dDhpj on or before Monday, July 10th, 2023.
2. Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CVs as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
3. Kindly Note: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. SOAR Initiative reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While SOAR Initiative thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

   SOAR Initiative’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. SOAR’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

   SOAR Initiative’s organizational culture has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. We advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone before, during or after a recruitment process to facilitate or appreciate any staff for an employment opportunity with SOAR Initiative. Applicants found engaging in such practices will jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to SOAR Initiative’s management on this line 08179080655”.