Job Position for Monitoring and Research Assistants (MRAs)
Job Announcement: Monitoring and Research Assistants (MRAs)
Programme: Propcom+ (Funded by UK FCDO | Implemented by Palladium)
Locations: Jigawa, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, Oyo, Ekiti (Up to 2 positions per state)
Duration: September 16, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (Call-down basis; maximum 20 days/month)
Reporting To: MERL Manager
Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
About the Programme
Propcom+ is an eight-year rural and agricultural market systems development programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Palladium. The programme promotes climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture and forestry while supporting improved livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability across Nigeria.
Scope of Work
Selected candidates will support Propcom+ Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) activities across assigned states. Responsibilities include:
MERL Orientation: Reviewing programme information, intervention results chains, indicators, and guidelines; participating in onboarding and supplementary training.
Data Verification: Conducting data validation, verification, and spot checks through routine field visits.
Field Research: Supporting data collection for commissioned studies, surveys, and gathering market pricing data for agricultural inputs and produce.
Event & Field Support: Attending programme events and activities within assigned states.
Reporting: Preparing activity-based and monthly reports accompanied by relevant supporting evidence.
Candidate Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural disciplines, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Residence: Candidates must currently reside in the state for which they are applying.
Data & Technical Skills:
Strong field data collection capabilities.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, validation checks, preliminary pivot tables).
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word for structured reporting.
Must possess a functional laptop and an Android mobile phone.
Communication & Languages: Excellent interpersonal skills; professional proficiency in spoken/written English as well as the local languages of the target state.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a single application packet containing two distinct proposals:
Technical Proposal:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Examples of previous data collection/MERL work.
Proof of residence in the selected state.
Financial Proposal:
A clearly stated expected daily professional rate (in NGN).
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to procurement.propcomplus@thepalladiumgroup.com no later than September 7, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Email Subject Line Format: State-Based Monitoring and Research Assistants (MRAs) – [Insert Applied State]
(Example: State-Based Monitoring and Research Assistants (MRAs) – Niger)
Applicants are strongly advised to review the full Terms of Reference prior to submission.
