Job Description
Job Overview
- The M&E Manager will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of our LifeBank Group’s programs and projects, designing and implementing M&E activities, assisting Project Managers in preparing reports on project progress and will monitor project activities on a regular basis.
- S/he will lead data collection, analysis and reporting, and ensure that data is effectively used for program improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks for all programs and projects.
- Provide technical guidance and support to program and project teams on M&E processes and data collection methodologies.
- Lead the development of data collection tools, data analysis plans, and reporting templates.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor program implementation and assess data quality.
- Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, success factors, and challenges.
- Provide timely feedback to program and project teams on M&E findings and ensure that program improvements are made based on data.
- Ensure project teams are in compliance with projects rules
- Provide capacity building and training to program and project staff on M&E processes and tools.
- Ensure that all M&E reports are of high quality and are submitted on time.
- Represent LifeBank in external M&E-related meetings and events.
- Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving projects output
- Monitor the sustainability of projects results
- Provide feedback to the Project Managers on project strategies and activities
- Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
- Perform other tasks assigned
Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Statistics, or any other relevant field.
- A Master's Degree will be considered an advantage.
Others:
- 4 - 5 years of experience in M&E, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately
- Good time and knowledge management skills
- Good initiative, time and stress management skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing M&E systems and frameworks.
- Knowledge of statistical software packages and Data Visualization tools such as SPSS or STATA,Power BI.
- Candidate should be willing to travel within Nigeria, especially Northern Nigeria.