Monitoring and Evaluation Manager - Nigeria

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager - Nigeria
Tracking Code:160-195
Job Description

PURPOSE

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager oversees the successful implementation of all country office monitoring and evaluation activities through implementation of established M&E strategies and guidelines. The M&E Manager will work in coordination with the Life Skills & Sponsorship Manager, Income Generation Manager and Finance Manager to ensure quality data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Global Programs Unit. The M&E Manager is a member of the country office Senior Management Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation Program Planning:

Develop field level framework and schedule of implementation for all components of the M&E system, in accordance with WfWI strategies and guidelines.
Coordinate closely with relevant program managers to facilitate the staff use of and training in all M&E forms.
Promote a culture of “Lessons Learned” and best practices of M&E activities, ensuring that data and processes are discussed in appropriate forums and in timely fashion for effective use in field activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation Program Implementation and Management:

Manage and provide M&E guidance to M&E Officer(s) and country staff in the implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities, programs and strategy.
Coordinate with Life Skills & Sponsorship Manager, Income Generation Manager and Finance Manager to ensure that M&E data is integrated into all country planning, programming, and reporting.
Oversee data collection, training of staff in M&E activities and tracking of program participants and graduates.
Participate in regular field visits to support implementation and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better M&E reporting.
Consistently compile and report on key M&E information to fulfill data/ information requests from country office and GPU, and maintain accurate records of communication.

Personnel Management:

Performance manage direct reports in line with Women for Women International’s performance management framework, including the setting of annual performance objectives, development plans, performance appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings regarding progress throughout the year. Provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 7 years work experience in relevant field, preferably within the INGO sector, of which at least 3 years at managerial level.
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline; significant number of years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree, but minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is required.
Proven experience of using participatory tools and methodologies for program identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Understanding and experience of gender issues and commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all areas of responsibility.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex data and analysis in a clear way.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a part of a team and to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and participants.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, and under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Ability and willingness to travel around the country and internationally as required.
High level of fluency in spoken and written English
Language fluency in Hausa /Ibo (primary languages of the country);
Excellent computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email. Database /data entry and analysis experience is required.
Must be a citizen of Nigeria or third country national with valid work permit.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

If you have the required qualifications and experience, please email your cover letter, CV, 3 professional references and a brief on how you match the requirements and your experience of delivering the key tasks. Applicant materials should be sent in MS Word or PDF format to nigeriajobs@womenforwomen.org. Please put M&E Manager in the subject line. Application deadline: 6 January 2012. Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.