Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 5 years
- Location: Akwa Ibom
- Job Field: Internships / Volunteering, NGO/Non-Profit
Background
The key expectation of the M&E Intern’s position is to support the M&E Associate in ensuring that Helen Keller Intl’s M&E system within the state is well positioned to provide continuous technical guidance, capacity building, and M&E systems strengthening to Helen Keller supported activities.
Specific responsibilities
- Willingness to operate in remote LGAs/communities overseeing mass drug administration for NTDs.
- Identify learning opportunities and proactively engage in activities outlined in the implementation plan.
- Assist the state program team in conducting training sessions for program implementers.
- Support the state team in executing key activities, including supervising mass drug administration, data validation and collection, and morbidity management such as hydrocele surgery.
- Aid in entering program data by assisting contracted resident independent monitors during data entry into the national template.
- Participate in the distribution of NTD commodities from the state medical store to health facilities, ensuring adherence to distribution plans.
- Engage in data quality assessment exercises such as spot checks, data validation, and supervisor’s coverage surveys.
- Collaborate closely with resident independent monitors to archive both softcopies and hardcopies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklists.
- Adhere strictly to Helen Keller International policies and procedures as outlined in the organization’s manuals.
- Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor, reflecting positively on Helen Keller International and preserving the organization’s image.
- Assist in developing case studies and success stories from program implementation.
- Fulfill any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in community-based programming is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills and a compassionate approach towards beneficiaries.
- Proficient in both verbal and written communication.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in the Ibibio language.
- Adequate IT skills.