Current Vacancies at Association of Non-Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (ANMFIN)

Association of Non-Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (ANMFIN) is recruiting to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, Training Specialist.
Technical support from FGN/IFAD assisted-Rural Finance Institution Building programme (RUFIN)

1. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Overall Responsibility: Work closely with ANMFIN Management and RUFIN’s M&E component, to develop and implement a participatory and results based M&E system.

Duties:

• Utilise the M&E framework in the RUFIN programme manual, to develop a customized Management information System that will provide accurate data for the use of ANMFIN and its stakeholders.
• Organize and supervise a baseline survey for ANMFIN.
• Prepare special reports for RUFIN Supervision Missions, including relevant data, for an understanding of the implementation of ANMFI N’s activities.
• Work closely with the IFAD Communication Platform to document and disseminate ANMFIN’s successes and lessons learnt.
• Carry-out any other assignment(s) as may be directed by the ANMFIN and RUFIN managements.
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• Articulate and implement necessary trainings on the M&E system, including a monitoring plan for ANMFIN management and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate the adoption of relevant M&E practice that would align ANMFIN’s goals, activities and impact with the RUFIN Programme.
• Assist the Executive Secretary in the preparation of ANMFIN’s Annual Work Plan and Budget
• Source for appropriate software for data processing including its full implementation.
• Produce consolidated M&E reports periodically as may be required by ANMFIN or RUFIN.

Qualifications: An advanced degree in Statistics, Economics or any other related field. The candidate must also be computer literate.

Experience: Post qualification experience of at least eight years of which 3 years must be in areas related to programme activities. Proven skills in planning and monitoring/evaluation processes; sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and gender differences are required. Previous experience in similar donor funded programme(s) will be an added advantage.

2. Training Specialist
Overall Responsibility: Deal with all capacity building and matters in the Association.

Duties:

• Deal with all matters relating to training and capacity building including planning, coordination and implementation in conjunction with the RUFIN Programme
• Contribute to the definition of necessary indicators to monitor and evaluate the impact of training and capacity building on RMFIs and other beneficiaries
• Ensure the adoption of global best practices and standards in micro-finance by ANMFIN members, with particular emphasis on governance, financial management, book keeping, accounts and any other technical training aimed at raising productivity.
• Supervise the conduct of all trainings and produce regular evaluation reports on their effectiveness.

Qualifications: A degree in education or social science, Economics, Management, Sociology, Knowledge Management or any other discipline.

Experience: Post-qualification of applicable professional experience in related fields of at least 5 years, of which 2years must be at senior management level. Experience in working with microfinance NGOs, Cooperatives and in a related position in donor projects will be an added advantage.

Location: To be based in the ANMFIN office in Abuja.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should send their detailed CV and a recent passport photograph to BM House, suite 2.01-3 lA Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki II, Abuja.

Application Deadline: 27th September, 2012