Grassroot Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) is an impartial, neutral and independent Non-Governmental Organization whose mission exclusively established to promote life in underserved communities through empowering communities to know and protect lives including their environment towards ensuring safe habitation through participatory methodology. Grassroot Lifesaving Outreach was established in 2010 but was incorporated in the year 2011 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LESGO exists to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Position: M&E Volunteer Engagement Type: Volunteer Duty Station: Yola / Assigned Project Location Duration: As determined by the programme Allowance: In accordance with LESGO’s approved volunteer arrangement.
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Grassroot Life Saving Outreach (LESGO) is seeking a motivated, committed, and detail-oriented individual to join its team as an M&E Volunteer.
Position Summary
The M&E Volunteer will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Unit in collecting, verifying, managing, and documenting programme data. The successful candidate will assist with field monitoring, data entry and analysis, reporting, beneficiary feedback, and other MEAL activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the collection and verification of programme data.
Assist in monitoring project activities against targets and indicators.
Conduct field-level monitoring and data collection when required.
Support data entry, cleaning, compilation, and basic analysis.
Maintain M&E databases, trackers, and relevant documentation.
Assist in preparing monitoring reports and data summaries.
Support surveys, assessments, beneficiary verification, and post-distribution monitoring.
Document lessons learned, challenges, success stories, and good practices.
Support beneficiary feedback and accountability activities.
Perform other MEAL-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of Diploma, HND, or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Information Management, or a related field.
Previous experience in M&E/MEAL, data collection, surveys, or humanitarian programmes is an advantage.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data management.
Knowledge of KoboToolbox, ODK, or other digital data-collection tools is an added advantage.
Good communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel to project locations when required.
Safeguarding
LESGO is committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners. The successful candidate will be required to comply with LESGO’s Code of Conduct, PSEA, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud and other relevant organizational policies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a brief application letter indicating the position applied for.