An International Development Organization is seeking qualified Nigerian nationals for the following positions:
Position Start Date: Immediately
Position Summary:
The Deputy Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Manager will be responsible for NERI project activity level M&E designs and implementation. S/he gathers, analyzes, and processes complex information related to all aspects of program activity implementation. The incumbent carries out his/her work according to an established standard operating procedure for collecting data, monitoring project progress and measuring program inputs/outputs. This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Deputy Monitoring & Evaluation Manager reports to Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Accurately interpret Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and develop a robust monitoring plan for program activities, assuring quality and responsible monitoring of activities in the field.
- Ensure the States teams and M&E officers are aware of all M&E tasks and data collection, analysis and reporting of performance information of programs activities.
- Facilitate project evaluation, review and documentation of lessons, best practice, the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and experience that will inform leadership decisions.
- Ensuring M&E staff use appropriate data collection tools/techniques and secured documentation to report on program indicators
- Support in the development of final evaluation reports (FER) based on prescribed format after visiting a grant site for verification of indicators.
- Identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in FERs.
- Serve as primary point of contact for Grants Unit on Monitoring and Evaluation status and issues related to Project activities
- Support the Reporting Officer in development of periodic project performance reports, including quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports
- Coordinate the effort towards the Cluster Evaluation of Project activities Undertaking regular visits to the field and providing training to field staff
- Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.
- Perform other tasks, as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- University degree in international development, social science, economics, or related field is required.
- Minimum of Five years’ experience in field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design is required.
- Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly required.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required.
- Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
- Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is desired.
Applicants for this position MUST submit the following documents to [email protected]
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities;
- A cover letter; AND
Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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