Consultant for Analysis and Report Writing in MMC and Jere Relevant Educational Qualifications Job
2023-12-07 07:35 Consultancy Nigeria 348 viewsJob Details
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant for Analysis and Report Writing in MMC and Jere
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Length of Service Contract: Up to 6 month
Reporting and Supervision: Reports directly to:Nigeria Context Analysis Team (NCAT) team
Background:
Mercy Corps is a global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Mercy Corps started its operations in 1979 in Portland, USA and has since expanded to 43 countries worldwide.
The organization exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people secure productive and just communities. Our work focuses on areas of emergency relief, sustainable economic development, gender and education, WASH, Peace building and rural resilience.
Mercy Corps has been in Nigeria since 2012 and has grown into a multi-sectoral country office. Mercy corps Nigeria is operating in 13 states currently and offices spread across the country and 5 of which are deep field offices, the country office is in FCT - Abuja. Mercy corps Nigeria is operational in the following states: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Ebonyi, FCT- Abuja, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Lagos, Niger, Plateau and Yobe. Mercy Corps Nigeria is expanding through the E-WASH into Imo, Abia and Delta states. Northeast covers the 6 states of: Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, Yobe, Taraba, Bauchi with more than 400 staff across offices where more than 980,000 beneficiaries are served.
Analysis and Reporting Consultant Objective:
The consultant will be engaged primarily to assist NCAT in the tasks related to the analysis and reporting of rapid assessments conducted in Jere LGA, Borno. The Mercy Corps NCAT team will be responsible for:
Review of Data Processing and Analyses
Review of Draft Reports
Role of the Consultant:
Conduct desk/literature reviews within the Northeast context.
Analyze quantitative interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, extract key findings, and provide recommendations based on the findings.
Document data processing and analysis procedures in a timely, and clear manner.
Deliver analysis and draft reports within 1-2 weeks, depending on the scope, coverage, and requirements.
Available and accessible online to get information and provide updates (virtually, through mobile phones, and WhatsApp, among others).
Support any other tasks assigned by NCAT within the developmental and humanitarian context In Northeast Nigeria.
Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Should have at least a Master’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences.
Be knowledgeable about qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Should be knowledgeable about the development and humanitarian context in Northeast Nigeria
Should have the ability to support the development of research methodology.
Should be able to pay attention to details during analysis and reporting.
Be willing to work extra hours to deliver within a specified timeline.
Previous experience in processing data, analyzing data, and writing quality reports within specified thematic areas.
Ability to accommodate and withstand pressure to deliver timely and quality reports.
Should be fluent in English Language (both oral and written).
Application Closing Date
8th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter detailing similar work conducted, and proposed price offer to: mdg-quotations@mercycorps.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
