Job Vacancies at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant

Job Location: Geidam and Yunusari LGA, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration of the contract: months
Reports to: MEAL Officer
Project / Programme: Programs (all projects)
Duration of the Project: Months
Donor: WFP

Scope of the Vacancy

• The M&E assistant will provide support to multi-sectorial intervention toward IDPs in NE Nigeria, in the design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the program by managing data including Complain and feedback management and facilitating program implementation at the LGA level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project and M&E Officers.
• The M&E Assistant will be responsible for monitoring data gathering, analysis, and reporting. She/he will assist in tracking the progress of key indicators and provide timely reports to the M&E Officer.
• He/she will also be responsible for the collection and resolution of complaints in the field. He/she will ensure the accuracy of complaint registration and provision of feedback to beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Working under the supervision and guidance of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, the MEAL Assistant will be based in Yobe State and any of the LGAs of implementation which are Yusufari, Yunusari, Fika, Fune, Nangere and Geidam.
• The MEAL Assistant will work closely with all program staff in the field to implement all MEAL commitments and improve program quality through enhanced data management systems and processes supporting WFP Project under activity I&II grant.
• The Assistant will support the MEAL officer in managing day-to-day MEAL tasks arising in the Field Office and providing technical support to field teams to ensure effective project implementation.

Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer, and in collaboration with other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, She/he will:

• Receive and maintain clean data source documents from field staff.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of MEAL documents, including CFM databases, questionnaires, monitoring reports, and datasets, among others.
• Actively participate in sensitization and information sharing sessions for the beneficiaries and the communities related to their right to file complaints and receive feedback.
• Maintenance of an effective record and filing system for all complaints solved and pending issues including correspondences and other related documents for quick and easy reference.
• Report any issue which needs immediate action to the MEAL Officer and follow up on the resolution of such issues.
• Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback.
• Be in charge of providing feedback to the complainants when complaints are resolved, with the support of the Food Management Committees
• With support from the MEAL Officer, conduct capacity building and mentorship to field staff.
• Keep the MEAL and other CFM databases up-to-date and support program staff prepare periodic high quality reports.
• Assist program staff during survey planning and implementation, especially preparing needed logistics and participating in data collection and cleaning.
• Develop project monitoring and evaluation tools with support from M&E Officer and Project Lead.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and other associated guidelines.
• Support MEAL officer in the compilation of Monthly, Quarterly, Biannual, and annual reports by providing timely, accurate, and updated data.
• Support project teams to prepare activity reports and documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and assessment reports.
• In collaboration with the MEAL Officer, develop data templates to capture and store data in a mild form.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.
• Process data for use by, among other things, disaggregating by gender, age, or any additional description as required by end-users.
• Organize the transferred data into relevant formats and computer files or database systems using appropriate IT.
• Supervise staff and enumerators on data collection and handling.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Degree/Diploma in Sociology, Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies, Project Management, Statistics, Demographics, or any other relevant field.
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years of work experience and experience in M&E is preferred and with previous experience working in developmental projects
• At least 18 months in an NGO implementing resilience or livelihood projects.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• Fluency required (verbal and written), and the ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to manage, track and report on program data; proficiency with Excel in monitoring and analyzing data.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including familiarity with writing funder reports, SOPs, and other program management documents.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Electronic Data collection tools.
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

Salary
COOPI Salary grid (according to experience).

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2.) Community Outsourced Worker

Job Location: Potiskum LGA, Yobe
Employment Type: Volunteer
Report to: VSLA Officer
Project / Programme: Resilience and Social Cohesion (peace) in NE, Nigeria – Potiskum
Start Date: ASAP

Project Overview

• Cooperazione Internazionale is a leading organization dedicated to enhancing resilience in vulnerable communities through increasing climate smart agricultural productivity, emergency response to disasters, protection and peace building. We are committed to empowering communities through sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and capacity building.
• The World Food Programme(WFP) Nigeria Country Office (CO), in partnership with KFW, is implementing a project aimed at creating Resilience and Social Cohesion (peace) in NE, Nigeria – Potiskum. We are currently seeking passionate and qualified individuals to join our team in the following positions

Position Overview

• The Community Outsourced Workers will support field implementation, monitoring, and community engagement in Yunusari LGAs.

Key Responsibilities
Community Mobilization & Sensitization:

• Mobilize and sensitize targeted project participants (men, women and, youth) across all LGAs.
• Facilitate community feedback mechanisms to enhance program responsiveness
• Support targeting activities in their assigned LGAs

Field Monitoring & Activity Implementation:

• Monitor project activities at the field level in assigned LGAs.
• Conduct regular field visits to verify activity implementation and document challenges/successes.
• Provide timely weekly updates on monitored activities, including community feedback/complaints.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

• Liaise with project stakeholders (Project Management Committees, Technical Committees, traditional leaders, LGA authorities) and provide project updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of activities in communities.

Capacity Building & Linkages

• Link smallholder farmers to contracting companies and markets within and outside the state.
• Support capacity-building sessions on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA).

Data Collection, Reporting & Documentation

• Conduct follow-ups with project participants to track progress and challenges.
• Scan/upload Means of Verification (MoVs) and maintain participant databases.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and contribute to donor progress updates.

Communications Support

• Identify and document human-interest stories from project participants monthly.
• Share success stories with the Communications Expert for development.

Required Qualifications
Mandatory:

• Minimum qualification: ND, NCE, or BSc in Agriculture, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Ability to travel frequently across assigned LGAs.
• Indigene of the project LGAs (proof via indigene letter).

Preferred:

• Computer literacy (certificate is an added advantage).
• Fluency in local languages (Hausa/Kanuri).
• Experience in data collection, community mobilization, M&E, or agri-development.

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Or
COOPI Base Office Gashua,
Adjacent Kumbo Restaurant,
Gashua, Bade LGA,
Yobe State.
And/or
Gabar da kasuwa Zannadi kofar gidan Malam Baba
Yunusari PHC Facility Yunusari.

Documents Required

• Updated CV (hardcopy).
• Photocopies of National ID, Voter’s Card, and Indigene Letter.

Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• COOPI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• This position is project-funded and subject to performance review.
• Female candidates are strong advised to apply.
• COOPI staff will be stationed at the said location for the collection on ...... And ....., 9am to 3pmdaily.
• Indigenes of Potiskum are strongly advised to apply.

3.) Nutrition Assistant 

Job Location: Geidam, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Project /Program: WFP
Department: Program
Supervisor: Nutrition Officer
Duration: September to December

Job Description

• The Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for planning and implementation of nutrition-specific activities under the food security and nutrition operation area in Yobe focusing on IDPs and vulnerable host communities.
• He will ensure comprehensive mobilization of the community for nutrition screening of children under five, forming and monitoring support groups, and comprehensive SBCC/IYCF training.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Officer and in collaboration with the Project Managers, Nutrition Team Lead, and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, they will:

• Perform screening of the nutritional status of children under two in their designated locations and refer MAM/SAM cases to health/CMAM centers
• Represent COOPI at the community level and maintain active engagement with community structures.
• Ensure collaboration with other partners, actors, and community gateways at the LGA level
• Ensure liaison with existing community structures, (groups and individuals, women groups, religious leaders where possible.
• Maintain good working relationships with health facilities in the LGA so as to facilitate access to health services for Beneficiaries when the need arises.
• Provide training on nutrition (IYCF) and hygiene practices
• Referral of all malnourished children to appropriate nutrition centers for onward management.
• Report any problems promptly to the Nutrition Officer
• Maintain an accurate register of beneficiaries receiving top-ups for nutrition.
• Ensure that nutrition is integrated into other Primary Health care services.
• Ensure that pregnant women and children are properly validated or verified during admission
• Ensure that top-ups received by households in CBT or GFA are directed toward the consumption of nutritious food by children below two years. Through unrelenting sensitization and re-sensitization.
• Conduct cooking demonstrations as a key SBCC strategy for the delivery of key messages on nutrition and hygiene.
• Train Lead mothers/fathers and women in SBCC strategic groups (e.g. Father to father, mother to mother support groups) on family MUAC screening.
• Lead Community Mobilizers in Mass MUAC Screening
• Submit weekly nutrition and health reports to the Nutrition Officer.
• Work with program teams to ensure COOPI information on program activities is shared within LGAs and provide beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks
• Collaborate with government and humanitarian partners to ensure the smooth sharing of information in consultation with the Nutrition officer, Nutrition Team Lead/Deputy Project Manager

Code of Conduct and associated policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.
• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.

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Note: Application for internal COOPI staff only.