Tenders are invited for Program Officer Mauritania - Poste National (Hassanya requis). Closing Date: 5 Aug 2025 Type: Consultancy GeoAnalytics Center (GeoA)s mission is to increase the effectiveness of peacebuilding activities in the Sahel by using technology adapted to local conditions. GeoA uses technology to strengthen relationships between civil society, government, academia, and the security sector to improve development objectives, knowledge production, and build community resilience. The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is a global fund that supports local initiatives to prevent violent extremism by strengthening community resilience. GCERF finances and supports projects led by civil society organizations in five Sahel countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Chad. In this context, the GeoAnalytics Center (GeoA) acts as a Local Knowledge Partner (LKP) for GCERF in the region. Their role is to provide technical support to national beneficiary organizations of the fund, in terms of monitoring and evaluation, accountability, risk management, organizational learning and program quality. Job Summary: We are recruiting a Program Officer based in Nouakchott to support Mauritanian partner organizations supported by GCERF. The position aims to strengthen the quality, impact and accountability of projects through direct support to partners in the following areas: monitoring and evaluation, program quality management and capacity building. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior MEAL Regional Advisor (based remotely) and in close coordination with other members of the regional team. This position is strictly reserved for people residing in Mauritania. Fluency in Hassaniya and French, both oral and written, is required. Applications not meeting these language requirements will not be considered. Main responsibilities: Technical support for partners: - Provide individualized support to partner NGOs for activity monitoring, results analysis and quality management. - Review and comment on narrative reports and monitoring tables provided by partners. - Identify technical challenges encountered and propose appropriate solutions, in conjunction with the MEAL Officer. Monitoring, evaluation and learning: - Support the design and appropriation of existing MEAL tools (logical frameworks, indicators, Excel or Kobo tools). - Participate in the collection, structuring and analysis of data produced by partners. - Contribute to the development of analytical feedback, documentation of lessons learned and cross-functional capitalization. Capacity building: - Identify partners training needs (M&E, accountability, documentation, risk management, etc.). - Facilitate capacity building sessions (in person or remotely), on practical topics. - Support partners in the independent use of quality management tools. Technical Coordination: - Participate in bilateral or collective meetings between GeoA and partner NGOs. - Contribute to the smooth flow of information between the field, the regional team and other stakeholders. - Participate in the organization of individual or joint field visits with the GCERF team or other technical partners. - Actively participate in the regional meeting of Communities of Practice. Qualifications and Skills - University degree BAC+2/3 in management, statistics, development or equivalent. - Minimum 3 years of experience in NGOs or development projects, at least part of which in support, monitoring and evaluation, learning or training. - Good analytical skills and support in writing narrative reports and monitoring tables. - Fluency in French and Hassaniya, both oral and written (mandatory). - Experience in conducting evaluations and in third-party monitoring. - Excellent command of Excel and office tools (Word, PowerPoint). - Knowledge of digital collection tools (Kobo, ODK) is an asset. - Ability to work with local partners, lead training sessions and transfer skills in an accessible manner. - Ability to organize, meet deadlines, show initiative and adapt to different contexts. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4166873/program-officer-mauritanie-poste-national-hassanya-requis
