Website Action Africa Help - Zambia
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is regional African – led non- governmental organization that supports livelihood – challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well – being and standard of living. With Country Programs in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia and Kenya, AAH-I has over 20 years ‘experience working with communities in conflict and post –conflict situation.
Action Africa Help International Zambia (AAHZ) is seeking to recruit well qualified, experienced and innovative individuals to fill the following positions tenable at Mantapala Refugee Camp, in Nchelenge, Luapula Province:
1.0 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer/Data Analyst x 1
Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer/Data Analyst
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract (August to December 2019)
Reports to: Country Programme Manager
Location: Nchelenge
1.1 Job Purpose
To monitor the Cash Based Transfers (CBTs) component of the project, including both the distributor and the beneficiaries, who are the refugees based at Matapala Refugee Camp in Nchelenge, Luapula Province.
1.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring of utilization of cash by the beneficiaries
- Working with stakeholders on the remodeled Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms with regard to the CBT
- Providing support to performance evaluation process in collaboration with Donors and the independent evaluation team
- Facilitating development of participatory monitoring and evaluation systems
- Collecting and analyzing data from cash distribution staff in order to measure achievements against the performance indicators
- Developing the overall framework for Projects Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems
- Assisting with the preparation of regular reports as per donor requirement.
1.3 Minimum Requirements
- A Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation, or in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or any other related field
- At least 2 years practical work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Research, preferably in donor funded projects
- Experience in participatory methodologies is an added advantage
1.4 Skills and attributes needed
- Strong analytical and logical ability to monitor the implementation of programme activities
- Provide leadership and support to staff working at community level
- Design and management skills
- Good moderation, facilitation and training skills
- Good computer applications skills.
2.0 Nutrition Services Officer x 1
Position Title: Nutrition Services Officer x 1
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Programme Manager
Location: Kawambwa
2.1 Job Purpose
To sensitize the CBT beneficiaries and the entire refugee population on nutrition matters, in collaboration with other partners. The job holder will also conduct financial literacy awareness campaigns on the usage of Mobile Money Services.
2.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzing nutrition situation and prevailing trends in at Mantapala Refugee camp
- Conducting nutrition education sessions and demonstrations for the refugees
- Educating CBT beneficiaries and other refugees on ways of improving household food security
- Sensitizing refugees on mobile money services
2.3 Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, or Nutrition and Food Sciences
- At least three (3) years practical experience implementing community food and nutrition activities in government or non-governmental organisations
- At least three (3) years practical experience implementing community sensitization/mobilization, especially in food and nutrition matters
- Knowledgeable in basic financial management
- Experience in planning, budgeting, coordination and managing results
2.4 Skills and attributes needed
- Self-starter and able to work well under pressure
- Innovative with good interpersonal and organisation skills
- Team builder
3.0 Method of application
Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and minimum of three (3) referees must be received by 9th August 2019. The cover letter and CV must be in one document, which should be sent to [email protected].