Mercy Corps Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Learning Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Mercy Corps Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Learning Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Reference: ABV/PRO/2020/0037
Location: Yola, Adamawa
General Position Summary This role will support and monitor the new EU funded pilot project COMITAS - or Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict over Natural Resources between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa State. The project will be implemented through a Consortium led by IOM in partnership with Mercy Corps and Search for Common Ground.
While clashes are often understood in ethno-religious terms due to the spread of unreliable information, competing claims to land, water and other natural resources are at the root of growing tensions between farmer and herder communities in Nigeria. The project aims to contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources with Mercy Corps capitalizing on its trusted relationships with local stakeholders across Nigeria’s Middle Belt to continue to empower communities to prevent and respond to violence by strengthening collaboration on natural resources management. To achieve its goal COMITAS is structured around four pillars which capitalize on each of Consortium partners’ expertise and strengths:
Strengthen traditional conflict resolution in the targeted locations in Adamawa state;
Improve trust in authorities’ commitment to provide security and adequate resource management;
Enhanced collaboration in managing use of natural resources;
Improve intra and inter communal perceptions.
The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) Officer is a key team member of Mercy Corps’ Program Performance and Quality (PaQ) unit. The unit exists to support program design, implementation and utilization of information collected at different stages. The position holder will support the team with technical oversight planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and decision making.
S / he will be responsible for providing internal capacity building for program staff on monitoring and evaluation activities as well as review and develop timely and quality reports and the tools necessary to meet Mercy Corps and donor reporting requirements. S/he will coordinate and support data collection and analysis activities facilitated by MEL Assistant and regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Design:
Contribute to adapting existing M&E systems to monitor and evaluate project activities and impact, in accordance with existing Mercy Corps DM&E guidelines.
Ensure regular reporting to the Consortium Coordinator and assist in the coordination of Consortium MEL activities.
Assist in program strategy design, planning and implementation to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ Minimum Standards, including the use of standardized tools and indicators and documentation methodologies.
Lead and support the design and implementation of assessments and other pre, ex-ante and post data collection and analysis.
Support learning-to-action events, reflection session to analyze data for programmatic use and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design, planning and implementation
Data Management and Quality Control:
Assist program teams to develop and maintain knowledge and Information management system to support data collection, reflection, analysis and reporting needs.
Ensure quality control procedures and accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing filing system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.
Provide support in the development of MEL Plans, tools, survey design, methodology, data analysis, and other services as may be required for program monitoring and evaluation.
Oversee data indicator tracking and analysis, linking it with evidence on a regular basis and ensure that data and metrics in field reports are accurate.
Remain updated with developments among the Mercy Corps Nigeria MEL community and agency-wide MEL trends and resources, and ensure that the MEL team are applying MC guidance and policies appropriate and in a timely manner
Technical Support:
Maintain an up to date database that reflects progress through TolaData (including disaggregated beneficiary counts) and donor indicators
Play key role in the development and leading in the review of program logical framework, intervention strategies and M&E frameworks and document changes to generate learnings and ideas for programs
Work with the program team to identify opportunities to innovate M&E systems (particularly digital enhancement, data visualization, GIS).
Coordinate
assessments, evaluations and monitoring surveys in area of operation.
Documentation, Reporting and Learning:
Regularly document lessons learned, best practices, program data analysis summaries, and evaluations and provide evidence-based information, success stories, case studies and other high quality, results-based documentation.
Produce quality program reports and support program teams to review and improve on quality of reporting.
Visit sites and partners to collect supplementary data, stories and conduct qualitative research both independently and in teams and support partner-organizations with proper documentation and report generation.
Additional Tasks:
Ensure regular communication, coordination and reporting with the Consortium Coordinator (IOM)
Maintain professional relationships with local government officials, private sector partners, NGOs, other development organizations, and civil society organizations.
Maintain an active advisory role with the program and MEL team to help guide them towards robust and relevant data collection.
Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or representatives.
Accountability:
Reports Directly to: Country MEL Manager
Supervisory Responsibility: MEL Assistant
Works directly with: Program Manager, Field Manager, Program Teams, Communications teams, Program Support Teams, MC MEL Assistant, Consortium Coordinator M&E Assistant
Knowledge and Experience
BA / BSc. in relevant field or other similar fields; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
Past or current experience with conducting MEL for Natural Resources Management is preferable.
Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, results frameworks/program logics, and participatory monitoring.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting techniques.
Ability to design and implement surveys and knowledge of commonly used sampling techniques.
Experience with facilitation, capacity building, formal and informal knowledge transfer, partnership strengthening, and empowering staff through opportunities for growth and development.
Experience leading learning extraction, development and sharing as part of the monitoring and evaluation feedback process.
Familiarity with data visualization and data analytics
Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as Tableau, SPSS, EPI Info and mobile data collection platforms preferable.
Experience with digital or technology platforms for program and MEL related activities
Strong ability to work cross teams
Communicates well with remote collaborators
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
Success Factors:
S / he will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive communication skills and proven experience with capacity building.
S / he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level.
Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one document to:
ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org using the "Job Title, Location and Reference" as the subject of the email.
Note
All applications must include the position title and reference number in the subject line
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
We are an equal employment opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Find Latest Jobs in Nigeria Today - Recruitment in Nigeria Job - Nigerian Jobs - in Nigeria - Job Vacancies in Nigeria
Search our career portal & find the latest Nigerian job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Nigeria.
Jobs in Nigeria - banking jobs in Nigeria, IT jobs in Nigeria, accounting jobs in Nigeria, NGO jobsin Nigeria, business administration in Nigeria, ICT jobs in Nigeria, UN jobs in Nigeria, procurement jobs in Nigeria, education jobs in Nigeria, hospital jobs in Nigeria, human resources jobs in Nigeria, engineering jobs in Nigeria, teaching jobs in Nigeria, and other careers in Nigeria.
Oil and Gas job vacancies in Nigeria, MTN jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria for fresh graduates.
Federal government jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria Federal Civil Service.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Nigeria posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.
