Task and Responsibilities MEAL Systems Development at base level in consultation with the country M&E Manager:
Based on the project proposals, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, support the M&E Manager in the development and implementation of a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
Ensure an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems at the base level through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed
Conduct training for base project staff on M&E in line with identified capacity needs and provide ongoing mentoring support in consultation with the M&E Manager.
Work with the various project teams to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
Contribute to regular reviews of the M&E system itself, making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with technical managers, M&E manager, staff, and partners.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Lead on compilation of regular monthly and quarterly base level reports using data provided by Base project teams and ensure cross checking of data.
Support the M&E manager to fill monitoring table of projects
Support the Head of Base and technical program Managers to ensure that planned activities are carried out in a way that is timely, cost effective and adheres to quality standards
Provide base level project data to help with donor monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Research and Evaluation:
Coordinate with the donor-contracted Evaluation Team for conducting of activities at base and village levels
Support coordination of overall project/s review and evaluation activities as required. This includes working with the independent Evaluation Team to coordinate mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews as required
Accountability:
Support creation of a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, women, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism
Ensure beneficiary accountability mechanism is logging and addressing complaints in a timely fashion. Ensure programme managers are aware of delays in acting on any complaints or information requests
Training beneficiaries, community stakeholders and programme participants on DRC complaint response mechanism to promote downward accountability.
Knowledge Management & Learning:
In consultation with Head of Base, country M&E Manager and technical managers, facilitate and compile case studies, change stories and lessons learned reports on a regular basis to share wider programme and inform improvements in quality and delivery
Analyze information about the base level programme / projects and make recommendations for improvement.
Ensure key base level lessons and challenges are documented and shared with staff and partners to help consolidate lessons learned for future proposal development and implementation of best practices.
Key Requirements Essential:
Training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
3 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: Protection, Emergency NFIs, WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods and/ or Mine Risk Education initiatives.
Strong analytical skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. Demonstrated ability and understanding to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and techniques such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews, observations to name a few.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyses data and summarize it for a range of different audiences.
Computer literate.
Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality programmes.
Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities and evaluate progress.
Experience of working within budget constraints.
Commitment to DRC /DDG’s mission, values and approach.
Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.
Willing to meet short deadlines with minimum supervision.
Willing to travel within DRC offices within Nigeria.
Desirable:
Professional qualification at BSc level or above in Social Science, Statistics, Livelihoods, Protection, or Economics.
Experience of qualitative research techniques.
Experience in international development.
Conditions
Availability: End August/Early September 2016
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
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Applicants should submit their application with a Cover Letter outlining their interest and qualifications and CV in English to: drc-hr-ng@drc-nigeria.org Or Hand delivery to:The Head of Base, DRC Maiduguri Office, No. 548 Ashaka Road Potiskum close, Off Damboa Road, Old GRA – West Maiduguri Borno State.OrThe Head of Base, DRC Mubi Office, No. 64 Suleja Street, State Lowcost, Lokuwa -Mubi North, Yobe. Note:
Apply via :
drc-hr-ng@drc-nigeria.org
