Field Monitors - Zamfara

Who we are

eHealth Africa is a non-profit focused on improving health systems in Africa. Established in 2009, eHA works with governmental and non-governmental partners across Africa to build stronger health systems through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide underserved communities with tools to lead healthier lives.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas:

• Public Health Emergency Management
• Disease Prevention and Monitoring
• Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics
• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

Purpose of the Role

The Field Monitors will be responsible for monitoring various cooperating partners', vendors’ activities, and other activities within the monitoring and accountability program. The role involves working closely with beneficiaries, cooperating partners, retailers and vendors, community members and leaders, and other stakeholders to support the effective implementation of monitoring and assessment activities.

What you’ll do

• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to the state Coordinators.
• Work with the LGA cooperating partners CP to monitor WFP food assistance program deliverables.
• Monitor and report issues in the CP food distribution sites on the quality and quantity of assistance provided to beneficiaries.
• Observe and report the process and timeliness of food distribution assistance delivery.
• Conduct FGD on the beneficiary's level of understanding about their entitlements
• Conduct onsite monitoring to ascertain beneficiary experiences at distribution points and beneficiary level of satisfaction with WFP’s assistance.
• Conduct retailer monitoring of selected WFP Retailer’s/trader’s standards of implementing WFP’s programme.
• Assess the beneficiary utilization of assistance received from WFP.
• Conduct regular Warehouse monitoring to validate stock balances and the status of food commodities delivered,
• Coordinates all TPM activities in the assigned LGA.
• Implement the team's monthly work plan and report to the State Coordinator.
• Ensures work packages and products are delivered to appropriate quality, in a set timeline.
• Upload field data collected to the WFP server, and safeguard all allocated work tools.
• Submits monitoring reports daily and ensures daily field Data submissions after validation.
• Maintain and Update plans, risk, issue and quality registers as well as any other registers/logs delegated by the State Coordinator.
• Regular supervision of field monitors and activity converges of TSFP, CBT-voucher
• Distribution monitoring, Livelihood activities, market price data collection and assigned field-level assessment.
• Attend monthly debriefing meetings and provide LGA-level updates to the program manager.
• Works closely with government, stakeholders and Cooperating Partners within the LGA to ensure smooth implementation of all TPM activities.
• Participates in coordination meetings in the LGA.
• Work closely with the security team to ensure all field activities are implemented within a safe environment.
• Reports directly to the State Coordinator on any tasks as assigned.
• Use assigned tools to monitor and report filed activity as assigned.
• Participate and promote a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Adheres to eHealth Africa’s code of conduct as well as ethical standards.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes, and supervision. Presents complex ideas and anticipates potential objections. Communicates any ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders, and presents alternatives.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Flexible to be deployed to another location within short notice.
• Any other duty may be assigned.

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

Education

• Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, International Affairs, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and assessment programming in a displacement settlement.
• Experience collecting programme output and outcome data, conducting process monitoring including quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting.
• Previous working experience with host communities, IDPs and returnees, and in remote environments.
• Computer proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in data collection and reporting.
• Understanding of protection principles, likely protection concerns in the context, and best practices.

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains good professional ethical standards.
• Ability to keep discretion and handle confidential matters effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri or other local languages used in the area is an asset.
• Familiarity with the cultural and social dynamics in the LGAs across Sokoto state is required.

Language Ability

• English is the spoken and written language.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively in Hausa.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

IMPACT & QUALITY:

We push ourselves to maintain high standards, ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small..

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING:

We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY:

We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

Other Details

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please note that consideration for employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks that may include criminal record checks.
• Location - Zamfara (Maru, Gusau, Anka)

Keywords

Field MonitorsZamfaraeHealth AfricaMonitoringAssessmentData CollectionReportingSocial ScienceDevelopment StudiesInternational AffairsProtection PrinciplesMulticultural EnvironmentCommunication SkillsEnglishHausaKanuriSokoto State