Nigeria Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Field Coordinator- One Acre Fund OND / NCE Job

Location: Niger

Employment Type: Full-time

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Field Coordinator (FC) for our Nigeria Programme.

As the MEL FC, you will contribute to the One Acre Fund objective of improving the lives of Smallholder Farmers by overseeing survey preparation and implementations across multiple locations where we operate.

You will manage 5-6 Field supervisors and report to the the MEL Lead.

This role is based in Minna, Niger state and requires frequent travels to locations within and outside Niger States covered by our operation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to survey development across multiple departments.

Ensure there is number of staffs for all planned surveys.

Prepare survey guide and facilitate the trainings of Field supervisors and enumerators on all surveys, ensuring only successful enumerators take part in the implementation of the survey.

Lead the procurement process of survey materials.

Lead the translations and back-translation of all surveys to the local languages.

Develop survey specific management tools.

Develop standard survey planning and management guides for the Field Team.

Set achievable targets are set and work plan with team members

Provide updates on survey progressto the field team and your manager

Track Indicators electronically (per project) with details on the daily activity of individual Enumerators, .and explanations provided when targets not achieved

Lead team of Job Level 3 Supervisors who are successful at reaching their team's target while maintaining high levels of data quality.

Engage with the Data Coordinator and FSs on survey targets, data check errors, and other Data Quality related issues.

Conduct field visits up to 3-4 days a week with FSs while surveys are ongoing.

Coach Field Supervisors on how to improve data quality among their enumerators.

Facilitate appropriate training and mentorship opportunities to MEL Field Team

Manage a field team of 4-5 field supervisors and 15-20 enumerators

Fulfill all Performance Management Responsibilities

Manage the inventory of all MEL team important equipment (tablet, weighing scale) and that all Enumerators comply with the indemnity clause contained in their contract in the respect and report any issues arising.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.

You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.

We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

We are looking for 2 years relevant experience in field data collection and team management

1 - 2 years experience in survey preparation, survey execution, human resource management and budgeting to fill the Field Coordinator (FC) role in our Minna Office.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off.

Application Closing Date

27th October, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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One Acre Fund - Founded in 2006 supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.