Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser- REACH Project Senior Gender Equality Advisor

Role Purpose

The primary objective of the post holder is to develop and implement an M & E framework that will maintain accountability standards and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning of the REACH programme in Northern Nigeria.
The post holder will develop and adapt M&E tools/approaches, build the capacity of the M& E Officers, provide support and guidance to the REACH Project team   clearly define M&E functions across the project states.
The post holder will guide teams in achieving outcome/impact focused on  REACH   project and  accountability to beneficiaries, local government and non-government partners  in line with Save the Children’s and donor compliance requirements

Key Areas of Accountability Monitoring and Evaluation:

Develop and implement a framework for monitoring REACH  programme including: rapid assessment and baseline tools, project specific monitoring tools, approaches, staff and team responsibilities and frequency of monitoring and evaluation activities 
Develop clear, systematic and feasible monitoring plans for the project, based on project logframe (including data collection-frequency and data management)
Support REACH project staff to collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and collate/organize data received for reporting purposes
Assist in data quality assurance and compliance with reporting requirements and their timely submission.
Support field managers in conducting regular reviews of the project and ensure there is a clear process for staff/teams to raise concerns over programme progress and quality
Supervise/oversee  ARSH programme monitoring activities
Ensure that the project complies with SCI MEAL standard operating procedures including: the global quality framework, Global Initiative requirements, total reach and the advocacy measurement tool.
Support the Deputy PDQ Director bringing together data and findings from the project to form a coherent basis for analysis of impact which promotes learning and strategy development.

Accountability Work closely with the Accountability Advisor to:

Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries becomes a core element and success indicator for the REACH program activities.
Build on progress to date on integrating accountability to beneficiaries (and particularly children) within programmes through supporting the establishment of feedback mechanisms and producing information materials in a way which mainstreams accountability in the programme.
Assess how beneficiaries can best be involved at every stage of the programme cycle.
Develop regular trend analysis of complaints on the programme.

Learning Work closely with the Knowledge Management Advisor to:

Promote learning , particularly on issues of programme quality and advocacy
Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented and are incorporated into programme implementation and design.
Regularly produce and report on best practices and case studies.
Participate in designing and implementation of studies, assessments and learning in coordination and cooperation with PDQ teams and programme staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Post graduate degree in development, related social science or programme M&E
Minimum 3 years  experience in developing and implementing M&E systems
Previous experience of working on large scale programmes in development contexts
Previous experience in leading teams and building M&E team capacity (developing training tools, training, coaching and mentoring)
Experience of using statistical software.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

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