FAO-UN MEAL Specialist Position in Nigeria: Check Post for Requirements & How to Apply

FAO-UN MEAL Specialist Position in Nigeria: A Rewarding Opportunity to Use Your Skills and Experience to Make a Positive Impact

Introduction

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) is a leading international organization that works to eradicate hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. It is looking for a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist to join its team in Nigeria. CONTINUE READING…

Responsibilities

The MEAL Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support on all aspects of MEAL for the FAO Nigeria's UK PACT funded project. This will include: CONTINUE READING…

• Developing and implementing the MEAL framework for the project, including the log frame, indicators, and data collection tools
• Conducting regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities and outcomes
• Preparing and submitting project reports to the FAO Nigeria office and the UK PACT
• Providing training and support to project staff and implementing partners on MEAL

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Economics, Economics or Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other related fields
• At least 5 years of professional experience related to project MEAL, planning and implementation of M&E systems, M&E methods and approaches, data analysis, and knowledge of statistical data
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Nigeria

Core Competencies

In addition to the above qualifications, you should also have the following core competencies:

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical / Functional Skills

You should also have the following technical and functional skills:

• Proven capacity to create good relationships with a diversity of stakeholders including government institutions, NGOs, private sector, research institutions and local communities, and conduct fieldwork
• Previous experience working on international donors’ projects highly preferable
• Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments, good judgment and analytical ability. Ability to manipulate large data sets, and Excellent attention to details.
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues in Cross River State, community priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities.
• Previous knowledge on information analysis and report writing is an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to effectively use standard MS Office software, especially experience with Excel, MS Access, database and SPSS.
• Experience in working with mobile phone/tablet enabled data collection platforms.
• Working knowledge of English, fluency in Efik, Bekwarra, and Ejagham- both verbal and written is highly desirable
• Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet); and
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of any of the Nigeria main languages (Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo, Pidgin).

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the FAO website and click on the "Employment" tab. You will need to create an account and then submit your application online. Or Click Here to Apply 

Conclusion

The FAO-UN is a great place to work, and this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people in Nigeria. If you are a qualified and experienced MEAL Specialist, I encourage you to apply for this position. CONTINUE READING…

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