M&E Assistant Wanted at Yakubu Gowon Centre for National Unity and International Co-operation

The Yakubu Gowon Centre for National Unity and International Co-operation is an N.G.O. that has been working in about two decades to build a strong and united Nigeria. Its activities include management of International grants for health interventions. The Centre seeks immediate employment of the following:-

M&E Assistant


Summary of Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the M&E Assistant will:
- Carry out Data check, editing and cleaning in preparation for data analysis under the supervision of the M&E Officer.
- Document data errors and communicate to M&E officer
- Liaise with Zonal Coordinators, State PSM Officers and State RBM Managers on issues related to quality of data received from them
- Carry out data cleaning
- Enter all data into the program database.
- Ensure proper documentation and archiving of programmatic reports using existing filing systems .
- Generate monthly and quarterly Implementation reports using standard reporting templates
- Translate reports in form of charts and graphs
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the M & E Manager and Officer

Qualification and Skills
• B.Sc in Science, or Social Science, minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) in the relevant area.
• At least 3 years work experience in a data processing environment, preferably in a Malaria Program
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other team members
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Experience in word processing, use of MS Excel, MS Access or any database management package.
• Preliminary skills in statistical analysis software.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send a one page application providing evidence of competences required for the job, with a comprehensive C.V. stating the Job Title as subject of the e-mail to careers@yakubugowoncentre.org. Only qualified candidates that meet the above requirements should apply.

Closing date is 8th April 2010.