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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at ActionAid Nigeria

ActionAid NigeriaYobe, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence
Full Time
ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions - and build new lives. ActionAid Nigeria commenced programmatic operations in January 2000 after a Country appraisal which found poverty in the midst of plenty. We commenced work then through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Our works are currently spread across 26 states of the federation.

Job Purpose

  • The post holder will provide technical support and guidance in meeting the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the humanitarian and resilience projects.
  • S/he will develop strategy and expertise on the results framework, key milestones, and monitoring & evaluation plan for the project and support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning activities for the field offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the development and review of all routinely generated field level reports, with the emphasis on Monitoring quality and describing programme results.
  • Participate and contribute to programme planning and implementation, contributing to work plans and M&E plans.
  • Monitor trainings and workshops, providing support to measuring training output&outcome.
  • Facilitate trainings and workshops, particularly those focusing on developing the capacity of partner’s skills and abilities in monitoring and evaluation.
  • Work closely with the team to establish the internal M&E systems, track project plans, and ensure data quality and use of data reporting tools.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly DQA for project in Yobe State.
  • Support the implementation of project’s M&E systems, including establishing and updating the project’s database.
  • Prepare monthly internal reports, including collation and reporting of data, and contribute towards regular donor reports.
  • ImplementLessons learnt activity monthly with the Project team for data driven decision makingand effective implementation.
  • Collaborate with other programme staff to ensure every staff knows and understands their role in M&E
  • Perform any other related duties assigned by line manager.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:

  • First degree in Social Sciences or related field is essential.
  • Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience:

  • At least three (3) years post NYSC work experience, 2 of which should be in the Humanitarian and Development sector is essential.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation of project or related programme is essential.
  • Ability to use the District Health Information System (DHIS)/or any other database software is desirable.

Skills / Abilities:

  • Demonstrated relevant technical skills in analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various statistical software programmes such as Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas, NVivo etc. 
  • Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring, evaluation and learning, including impact evaluation.
  • Demonstrated supervisory skills, and ability to work well on a team.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Strong organizational and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Remuneration
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.

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