Aug 27, 2018
Position Summary
Under the guidance arid direct supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for implementing M&E activities.
The M&E Officer will develop qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, gather and write reports.
Job Status: Full time, 1 year contract renewable up to 5 Years
Supervisor: M&E Manager/Field Project Manager
Location(s) This position is based in Bauchi, Nigeria with frequent travel to the various LGAs of Bauchi State. Travel is approved by management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support in developing qualitative and quantitative (e.g. survey data collection tools
Gather qualitative and quantitative data on regular basis as outlined in the project monitoring and evaluation plan
Analyse data and contribute to monitoring and evaluation reports for multiple audiences (e.g project team, donors, partners)
Make presentations based on monitoring and evaluation data/results to project stakeholders
Assist the M&E Manager in building capacities of the KFPs (key facilitating partners) to carry out baseline/day-to-day monitoring of their projects activities
Ensure that all project monitoring and evaluation schedules are consistent with and responsive to the donor’s framework (Gtobal Affairs Canada)
Include and mainstream the projects gender, youth and environmental sustainability strategies, with special attention to early and forced child marriage, and monitor these throughout the project
Prepare and complete periodic appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports to fulfil protect requirements
Collect results generated trom implementation of M&E plan and consolidate data to allow the comparison of performance of KFPs: analyse those results and inform senior project management of any gaps or shortcomings in the attainment of protect goals
Develop support materials and templates for project reporting activities
Assist the M&E Manager with relevant training to assist field and support staff to understand and implement the M&E plan
Support in developing and updating spatially enabled databases that warehouse the data/information which meets the reporting requirements of the M&E system
With support from the M&E Manager, ensure deployment of databases in KFPs’ offices
Train the KFPs’ relevant staff in proper maintenance of the project data, through a database management system, for prompt reporting as and when required
Ensure data quality by holding review meetings with the M&E focal persons of the KFPs periodically
Assist the M&E Manager in compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Apply MEDA’s values in all activities – cultural sensitivity, transparency and integrity in all relationship
Any other tasks as may be assigned by the line manager or management.
Qualifications
A University Degree, ideally in Statistics, Economics, International Development, Business Administration, Social Research Methods or Development related field experience
Proven track record of at least two years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation
Experience in conducting training is an asset
Team player with excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, networking, verbal and written communication
Demonstrate ability and willingness to work in and with a wide range of cultures
Familiarity with bi and multi lateral government agencies, donors, non-governmental organizations and other development agencies
Creative entrepreneurial and resourceful approach to developing and implementing innovative solution
Highly skilled in computerized document preparation and formatting, Excel desktop publishing and internet research
Written and spoken English and Hausa is required
Willingness to work under pressure and to work extra hours when required
Willingness to travel to protect areas
Prior work experience in Nigeria is preferred and other comparable country context is desirable
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values, mission and purpose.
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Applicants should send their CV’s to: WAYjobapplications@gmail.com Note
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/101330/monitoring-and-evaluation-officer-mennonite-economic-development-associates-meda